Original torrijas recipes with mango

Torrijas recipe

Easter brings back the festive spirit whether you are a brotherhood or not; some of us choose to escape to the mountains, others to the beach, but despite the COVID there are those who prefer to go to the big Andalusian capitals to enjoy the Easter processions. What does not generate any kind of discrepancy is the sweet temptation that accompanies this time of the year: the torrija (Spanish toast).


The origin of the torrija is uncertain but, like salmorejo, it is a dish used to recover the loaf of bread from the previous day.

how to make homemade torrijas

This dessert has gained a predominant place in Andalusian gastronomy and has been such a success that it has spread to the rest of the country that more than twelve million torrijas have been made.


One of the most genuine pleasures is waking up on Palm Sunday with the family, sunshine and making torrijas as a family. But that doesn't mean that you can't have another one in the company of a friend in a café, because you also have to support the hotel and catering industry!

Grandma's recipe for torrijas

In case you can't find grandma's recipe, we'll give you ours and you can improve it to your liking. We also recommend you some experiments that we have done in the past and that in our opinion are quite successful.

Traditional torrijas recipes

To remember your childhood, there is nothing better than trying the typical recipes of traditional milk toast.

Ingredients to make torrijas (you will get about 15 depending on how big the bread is)

•     Bread
•     Milk 1000ml
•     Sucrose 90 g
•     One lemon, limequat or lime
•     Cinnamon stick 1 stick
•     Olive oil 1000ml
•     Eggs 3
•     Sugar and ground cinnamon for garnish

How to make torrijas de leche:

To make real torrijas, the choice of the type of bread is fundamental.

We like the typical loaf of bread made with flour, its flavour and aroma is the most similar to the bread my grandmother used to make and the texture it gives to the torrijas is the one that convinces us the most, but this is very subjective!

Torrijas Arguiñano recipe:

Roll up your sleeves: put the milk in a saucepan to heat and add the milk, the cinnamon stick and the lemon zest, but be careful without the white part because it is bitter. Bring the solution to the boil and remove the lid and wait for the temperature to drop.

Afterwards, when it is lukewarm, begin to soak the slices of bread for about 40 minutes to absorb the flavour.





We proceed to beat the eggs in a bowl, we pass the slices of bread giving it two passes and begin to fry in very hot olive oil.



It is important that both sides are browned, I like them to crunch a little but to be as dry as possible, so I drain them and place them on paper towels.

In another pot we put the sugar and ground cinnamon to decorate and we pass the torrijas on one side and voilà, ready to eat, you know, as in the meat with the torrijas there are no friends so eat them freshly made to enjoy this delicacy.

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Torrijas with avocado honey: are you even more sweet-toothed?

Try adding avocado honey when you heat the milk and you will see what a sweet twist. Avocado honey has multiple properties and this one in particular has a molasses flavour with hints of liquorice that will give your torrijas a very genuine flavour and nuances.

Torrijas with vanilla: a classic

Another classic when it comes to making torrijas is to infuse a vanilla pod when the milk is boiling, you will obtain a very special torrija.
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Torrijas with orange juice

A quick and refreshing variation on the classic torrija is this torrija with orange juice. This citrus fruit contributes a fruity and aromatic taste to the milk, which makes them even more appetising if possible.

Torrija with sugar cane rum

Torrijas are most often an ideal dessert for snacks and family gatherings, but there is a special variation for adult pleasures: torrijas with sugar cane rum. Add a shot or the amount of Mondero rum that you think is right for you when boiling and you will see the result!

Galician torrijas with wine recipe

Torrijas with red wine are very popular in Galicia. The Andalusian variant is usually made with Pedro Ximénez, although both are sublime.

Torrijas brioche with mango from Almuñécar

We know it's not mango season, but we recommend you try our organic mango marmalade.

With more than 70% of fruit, it guarantees a very natural result that everyone likes, suitable for those with a sweet tooth in the house. We encourage you to try making them with brioche as they combine wonderfully with the texture of this type of bread.

Torrija with toffee

Among the sweetest creations, we can also find torrijas with toffee sauce, where they are made with toffee.

Among the sweetest creations we can also find torrijas with toffee sauce, where the toffee, as well as soaking the torrijas when mixed with milk, is also used to replace the cinnamon and sugar bath. A gourmet edition that you should not miss out on.

And if they have given them a taste, you have to go one step further and try the torrijas glazed with salted caramel. The toffee with a touch of salt is exquisite, so you can imagine how delicious these torrijas bathed in this glaze are going to be, which gives them a very French touch.

Caramel Torrijas

You will only need a kitchen blowtorch to emulate this recipe for caramelised torrijas that you will surely have tasted in more than one eating place. Right now with this recipe you can make them at home and treat yourself to whatever you fancy.

We continue in the creamy batch with these fantastic custard torrijas. There is one more thing to add: they are two traditional Spanish pastry dishes combined in a single dish: torrijas and custard. Whoever came up with it deserves a monument

Torrijas Custard

And to top it all off we have these torrijas filled with Nutella, just by hearing the name there will be more than enough people craving to try them, and I won't tell you anything if the children in the house notice them, as it is strange that they don't have a predilection for this cocoa cream. A little calorie bomb that you have to try this holiday season.

Torrijas light recipe:

After those of us who have put on weight just by reading the recipes for these 4 torrijas for the sweet-toothed, it's only fitting to show a light edition for those of you who were already scaring them off with so many calories. And it so happens that part of the reason that torrijas are fattening is because they are fried in oil. So for a quicker interpretation of them and to eat them without too many regrets, nothing better than this recipe for baked torrijas.

Torrijas in an air fryer

Another alternative, which is also much quicker, is to cook torrijas in an air fryer, which is very popular nowadays. The result is a very tender torrija, with all the flavour of the classic torrija and a quick, cloud-like texture.

The House of Torrijas: The most pleasant torrijas

Creamy elements are the main characters of these two editions of torrijas. For one section white cheese, always slow and interesting, which is part of the inside of these torrijas filled with cream cheese. And another version with custard cream, which is found in these torrijas with cream that melt in your mouth just by looking at them.

Torrijas for lactose intolerant people

Nowadays it is rare not to have a friend who is intolerant to any of the 13 allergens listed by the health authorities. Among the most common are egg, milk, wheat bread or milk. In this variant we use coconut milk or horchata for those who are lactose intolerant, and they also contain a little less sucrose.
torrijas with milk

Vegan torrijas with coconut

Egg-intolerant people and staunch animal lovers can also enjoy the legendary dessert with this recipe for vegan torrijas. In this variant, the milk is replaced by a soya or almond drink and the egg is replaced by flaxseed.

How to make quick and easy homemade torrijas: torrijas for slackers

Finally, we couldn't fail to mention our simplest torrijas recipe, perfect for anyone who wants to pass for a cook without getting too dirty. We are talking about our recipe for microwave torrijas, which, as well as saving us time, are a little lighter and require considerably less instruments.

Where to buy Torrijas XO

You can buy torrijas xo through their official website, the famous Chef has called them creative, sexy, sparkling, hedonistic and a little bit addictive. They come with two sauces and their cream melts in your mouth, suitable for eating at any temperature.