Bajada de Reyes: where to buy the most delicious roscas de reyes in Lima?

Those who still resist leaving the spirit Christmas, vehemently await the traditional Descent of Kings and thus continue with the feast and Christmas celebrations. Meet with the family to have a lunch with the obligatory rosca de reyes It is part of this tradition that has been dragging on for centuries, a custom inherited from Spain that we remember every January 6.

The rosca de reyes, this beautiful and delicious bun, with candied fruits, nuts, chilli, marzipan and other ingredients according to each preparation, has the shape of an advent wreath and often comes with a surprise inside.

Here we recommend 5 pastry shops in Lima to buy and enjoy this paschal dessert:

1. Alanya Pastry

It is a double fermentation thread with orange blossom, orange and lemon water, filled with marzipan and vanilla cream. On top it has sliced ​​almonds. To acquire the Rosca de Reyes de Alanya Pastry you can go to the store at Jr. Domeyer 223 Barranco, or order them by delivery at 943982402.

2. Don Mamino

Christmas is very celebrated at Don Mamino and the rosca de reyes from this pastry shop continues to enter Lima’s homes for about 30 years. Its tasty and traditional bun is one of the most famous and consumed in Lima. Where to find it? For delivery call (01) 7197000/986206731 or check at any of its six locations.

3. The Baguette

The sweet tradition of the rosca de reyes continues at La Baguette, this time filled with delicacy and topped with select fruits and almonds. They are only found in its stores in San Isidro, Magdalena, Surco and Chorrillos.

4. So much

In Tanta, the rosca de reyes that celebrates the descent of the Three Kings, is a family tradition that should not be missed. Its version has a crunchy puff pastry dough baked on the day, filled with almond cream. The order must be scheduled from the web bit.ly/TNTroscaderesyesig, and also in salons and Rappi.

5. Good Taste

El Buen Gusto patisserie continues to enliven its fans by maintaining its traditional rosca de reyes. It comes with 3 surprises! To obtain a beautiful specimen you can go to your store at Calle Marqués de Torre Tagle 249, Miraflores, or separate it by WhatsApp at 946244168/946244217.

Why is the Bajada de Reyes held on January 6?

The story goes that three Wise Men, Melchior, Gaspar and Baltazar, traveled from the East to Jerusalem guided by a star, to worship the newborn King of the Jews.

They brought him offerings: gold, frankincense, myrrh, and some sweets. The three “Kings of the East” found the child God and prostrated themselves before him. January 6 is the day on which the adoration of the child Jesus by the three Wise Men is commemorated.