The mantecaditos La Despensa de Palacio, made in the de aceite style, are one of the most recognisable flavours of Estepa: small pieces that crumble and melt in the mouth.
A 650 g box so Christmas can start a little early.
Mantecaditos de aceite at a glance
Brand- La Despensa de Palacio
- Type
- Mantecados
- Style
- De aceite
Origin- Estepa, Seville
Format- 650 g box
Tasting Mantecaditos de aceite
Estepa is famous all over Spain for its mantecados, the crumbly Christmas shortbreads, and the de aceite version is one of the most traditional: tender, sandy in texture and gentle in flavour.
They are sweets to open slowly and savour without hurry, in a single bite.
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 scent of almonds drifting out of kitchens when the cold arrives.
That inherited craft shows in every piece: patient recipes, carefully made boxes and tins, and a way of seeing sweets as a small luxury to share.
How to enjoy Mantecaditos de aceite
- On the Christmas table.
- With coffee or anisette.
- As a seasonal gift.
Mantecaditos are essential on the Christmas platter, next to polvorones and turrón. With a coffee or a small glass of anisette, as they used to be enjoyed, they taste even better.
The 650 g box
The box gathers the mantecaditos and arrives ready to give. It is best stored somewhere cool and dry so they keep their texture.
Frequently asked questions
What are they?
Mantecados de aceite, a speciality of Estepa.
How much does it weigh?
650 g.
When are they eaten?
Mainly at Christmas, though they are enjoyed all year.
Where are they made?
In Estepa, Seville.
Product information
- Product: Mantecaditos de aceite
- Brand: La Despensa de Palacio.
- Made in: Estepa, Seville, Spain.
- Contents: 650 g.
- Ingredients, allergens and best-before date: see the pack label.
- Storage: in a cool, dry place.
