Descubre la Coca de Llavaneres: la receta auténtica y dónde encontrar la mejor - Bombonería Pons

Discover Coca de Llavaneres: the authentic recipe and where to find the best one

June 4, 2025 Musa Arradi

The coca de Llavaneres is a delicious pastry that combines crispy puff pastry and smooth pastry cream with pine nuts and almonds. At Bomboneria Pons, we offer you the option to buy it ready-made with top-quality ingredients. But if you prefer to make it at home, here’s the step-by-step recipe.

A bit of history: the origin of coca de Llavaneres

The coca de Llavaneres originates from the town of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, in the Maresme region of Catalonia. This dessert has become a symbol of Catalan pastry, especially during celebrations like the Sant Joan festivity. It’s considered an elegant variation of the classic coca de Sant Joan, thanks to its use of puff pastry and pastry cream.

Quality ingredients for a unique flavor

For the pastry cream:

500 ml pasteurized cow’s milk
3 pasteurized egg yolks
100 g sugar
35 g cornstarch
Grated lemon zest
Grated orange zest

For the coca:

2 sheets of butter puff pastry
2 pasteurized egg whites
70 g sugar
40 g sliced almonds
20 g pine nuts
A pinch of salt

How to make coca de Llavaneres step by step

1. Prepare the pastry cream

Heat the milk with the lemon and orange zest. In a bowl, mix the yolks with the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add the hot milk while stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until it thickens. Set aside and let cool.

2. Assemble the coca

Place one sheet of puff pastry on baking paper. Spread the cooled pastry cream over it, leaving a border. Cover with the second sheet and seal the edges well.

Preparing coca de Llavaneres with puff pastry and pastry cream

3. Decorate and bake

Sprinkle pine nuts, almonds, and sugar on top. Bake at 200 °C for 25–30 minutes, until golden. Let cool before serving.

Baking and decorating coca de Llavaneres with almonds and pine nuts

Where to buy the best coca de Llavaneres?

We know not everyone has time to bake. That’s why at Bomboneria Pons we prepare our coca with puff pastry and cream following the traditional recipe, with ingredients such as butter, cornstarch, pasteurized milk, and natural toppings like pine nuts and sliced almonds.

You can buy our coca de Llavaneres, the Sant Joan chocolate coca, or the special coca de Llavaneres with chocolate in-store or through our website. It’s available year-round, but especially popular during Sant Joan celebrations.

Find out why so many people consider it the best coca de Llavaneres and impress your guests with a dessert that blends tradition, flavor, and quality.

Whether you bake it yourself or order it online, this coca will win you over with its texture, citrus aroma, and that unmistakable crunch from toasted nuts. Don’t miss out!