Pastel de Camiguín, (
lit.'Camiguin cake') or simply pastel, is a
Filipino soft bun with yema (custard) filling originating from the
province of
Camiguin. The name is derived from
Spanishpastel ("cake"). Pastel is an
heirloom recipe originally conceived by Eleanor Popera Jose and the members of her family in
Camiguin.[1][2] She started to commercially sell it from 1990.[3] It is primarily produced at the time of family's special occasions and gatherings.
In addition to the original yema filling, pastel also feature other fillings, including
ube, mocha, macapuno, cheese, chocolate,
durian,
jackfruit, and
mango, among others. Pastel is regarded as a pasalubong (regional specialty gifts) of Camiguin Island and nearby
Cagayan de Oro.[4][5][6][7]