Egg Yolk Benetines: Benetines La Despensa de Palacio are the kind of sweet that vanishes from the table before anyone notices: a sablé base that crunches and crumbles, a layer of soft egg yolk cream and a coating of chocolate that wraps it all.
They arrive from Estepa in a 180 g box that is already half a gift.
Egg Yolk Benetines at a glance
Brand- La Despensa de Palacio
- Type
- Artisan biscuits
Key ingredients- Sablé biscuit, egg yolk and chocolate
Origin- Estepa, Seville
Format- 180 g box
Tasting Egg Yolk Benetines
First comes the crunch of the sablé, buttery and fine. Then the egg yolk: sweet, creamy, with that convent-pastry touch that recalls old-fashioned afternoon teas. Finally the chocolate, closing the bite with a deeper note.
It is a small sweet, the kind eaten one at a time and asked for two at a time.
Estepa, a town of confectioners
La Despensa de Palacio makes its sweets in Estepa, in the Seville countryside, a town whose name has been tied for centuries to confectioners’ workshops, toasted sugar and the smell of almonds drifting from kitchens when the cold arrives.
That inherited craft shows in every piece: patient recipes, carefully made boxes and a way of seeing sweets as a small luxury to share.
How to enjoy Egg Yolk Benetines
- With afternoon coffee.
- On a tray of sweets for guests.
- As a Sunday treat after lunch.
In the Mataró shop we suggest them with a cortado or a black tea: the yolk and chocolate call for a hot drink to balance them. They also shine on a tray of petits fours alongside other sweets from the house.
The 180 g box
The box protects the benetines and presents them elegantly, ready to give with no wrapping. It is a good idea for a host, a visit or simply to have a small gift at hand.
Once opened, it is best closed tightly so the biscuit keeps its crunch.
Frequently asked questions
What are benetines?
Bites of sablé biscuit with egg yolk and chocolate.
Where are they made?
In Estepa, Seville.
How much does the box hold?
180 g.
Are they suitable as a gift?
Yes, the box is designed for it.
Product information
- Product: Egg Yolk Benetines
- Brand: La Despensa de Palacio.
- Made in: Estepa, Seville, Spain.
- Contents: 180 g.
- Ingredients, allergens and best-before date: see the pack label.
- Storage: in a cool, dry place.
