Mató de Pedralbes

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Mató de Pedralbes or mató de monja is a traditional Catalan dessert originating from Barcelona, where it’s made with flavored sweetened milk. It is believed that the dessert was invented in the 19th century by nuns of the convent located in the neighborhood of Pedralbes. They wanted to create a richer version of the famous crema catalana. The custard typically consists of milk, sugar, maize flour, egg yolks, and the combination is flavored with cinnamon sticks.