Clarisas convent sweets from a Barcelona monastery have earned a prestigious spot among Spain’s finest, according to the Repsol Guide.
The Clarissan sisters have been in Barcelona since 1453.
They moved to their current monastery at the end of Pasaje Mare de Déu de l’Estrella years ago. “We sold quite a lot at Christmas before, but never like this year. We can’t keep up,” explained Sister Jerusalén, the abbess.
Clarisas Convent Sweets: A Recipe for Success
Prices range from €5 to €8 depending on the product. Seasonal additions include autumn panellets and Christmas specialities. Other turrón varieties remain available, like chocolate with coconut, alongside polvorones and mantecados.
Originally from Cabra in Córdoba province, she revived her mother’s muffin recipe. It’s now one of their bestsellers alongside almond sweets, ‘alegrías’, and Jerusalem stars. “We wanted to make muffins but they weren’t turning out right,” she recalls. They bake them daily due to high demand.
From Humble Beginnings to National Acclaim
The sisters began making sweets in 2011 when they built a dedicated workshop. “We need to work to support ourselves,” Sister Jerusalén explains. All the sisters know how to cook, “each in the style of her country.” Those working in the workshop get along very well in making the sweets. Many recipes came from customer requests, like the ‘alegrías’. “For example, the aniseed rings,” the mother superior comments. “We made a mistake adding an extra ingredient to the recipe.
Sister Jerusalén says they celebrate a sister’s saint day with her own muffins. They also eat the less glorious products that come out of the oven. “But we don’t overdo it, because otherwise, how would we end up!” she says with laughter.
According to a report in La Vanguardia, the nuns’ dedication shows how Barcelona’s culinary scene continues to surprise and delight.
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