Name: Panamanian Mamallena
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 3 cup Bread soaked in milk; 1 ½ cup Sugar; 3 Unit Eggs; 3 tablespoon Butter; 1 tablespoon Nutmeg; 1 tablespoon Vanilla; 1 pinch Ground cinnamon; ½ cup Raisins

Panamanian Mamallena Recipe

Versión en español

On this page we present you 3 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Panamanian Mamallena (Original version)
Panamanian Mamallena (Version with 7 ingredients and 6 steps)
Panamanian Mamallena (Version with 8 ingredients and 10 steps)

Made with bread, milk, sugar, eggs, raisins, and spices, this dessert often makes use of stale bread leftover from previous days.

Discover the charm of authentic homemade mamallena, a delicious treat prepared with leftover bread, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and raisins.

This typical Panamanian dessert is not only easy to make but also a tribute to the rich local culinary tradition. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a touch of nostalgia and authenticity.

Panamanian Mamallena

Pastry

2 hours

Baked

4 Servings

Ingredients

3 cups of Bread soaked in milk

1 ½ cup of Sugar

3 Eggs

3 tablespoons of Butter

1 tablespoon of Nutmeg

1 tablespoon of Vanilla

1 pinch of Ground cinnamon

½ cup of Raisins

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the dessert, mix all the ingredients in a deep bowl until you get a homogeneous mixture.

Step 2 : Then, pour the mixture into a greased mold and place it in a preheated oven at medium temperature.

Step 3 : Bake for approximately one hour, or until cooked.

Step 4 : Once ready, remove from the oven and let it cool.

Step 5 : Finally, slice into portions and serve.

Homemade Version of the Mamallena Panamanian

We present our interpretation of the esteemed mamallena panamanian recipe, an iconic dessert that celebrates the rich culinary tradition of the country.

Pastry

2 hours

Baked

10 Servings

Ingredients

500 grams of Stale bread

1 can of Sweetened condensed milk

1 can of Evaporated milk

4 Eggs

1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon of Ground cinnamon

1 cup of Raisins

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dessert, start by preheating the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

Step 2 : Then, crumble the bread and place it in a deep container.

Step 3 : Pour the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk over the bread, followed by the eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Step 4 : Using your hands or a hand whisk, mix all the ingredients until the bread is well broken down and combined with the liquids.

Step 5 : Next, pour the mixture into a previously greased mold and bake for approximately one hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.

Step 6 : Once ready, let it cool slightly, cut, and enjoy.

How to Make Homemade Mamallenas

We offer you a homemade and authentic version of the renowned Panamanian mamallena, a dessert rooted in local culture that captivates with its unique flavor and shared history in every bite.

Pastry

1 hour

Baked

10 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups of Bread slices

2 cups of Milk

3 Eggs

1 teaspoon of Ground cinnamon

⅓ cup of Raisins

⅓ cup of Sugar

1 tablespoon of Butter

1 tablespoon of Vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1 : Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

Step 2 : In a bowl, add the bread and milk, and let it soak for about half an hour.

Step 3 : Then, mash the bread until there are no large chunks to obtain a smooth texture.

Step 4 : In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add them to the bread mixture along with the ground cinnamon, chopped raisins, sugar, butter, and vanilla.

Step 5 : Mix everything and let it rest for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 6 : Meanwhile, grease the baking dish with butter.

Step 7 : Pour the mixture into the dish and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, checking that it is dry.

Step 8 : To check if it's done, insert a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's ready.

Step 9 : Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into pieces.

Step 10 : Once the preparation is cold, cut it, and it's ready to serve.