Pio quinto

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pio quinto is a traditional custard cake that is drenched in rum, then dusted with cinnamon. It is traditionally made with a combination of flour and pinol (toasted white cornmeal). Sometimes, raisins and prunes are added to the cake for extra flavor. The cake is often served at special occasions such as Christmas. It is believed that this festive dessert was named after Pope Pius V.