A bakery owner describes pastry chef Lluís Pérez as a craftsman who treats Easter as a season of sculpture. Over the Easter week, his team crafts hundreds of cakes and confections to mark their anniversary. They meticulously prepare chocolate, shape figures, glue the pieces together, and paint details until the sculpture is ready for the hands of the little ones who will love these edible works of art.
Each year as Easter approaches, bakeries unleash creativity, unveiling the most iconic figurines and decorated chocolate eggs that charm both locals and visitors.
Matias Miralles, a pastry chef from Es Forn del Pla de na Tesa, created monas with animal forms inspired by Iaia Corema and by playful Demogorgons drawn from the Stranger Things universe. Dark, milk, and a touch of white chocolate are used to craft these characters, appealing to children with their familiar, friendly faces.
With Easter near, many clients are already placing orders. Miralles notes that he is happy to take on unusual requests if inspiration strikes, and last year they drew on a sculpture by Marina Salazar for a stage production that caught the eye of Rigoberta Bandini and even visitors from beyond the island. This shows how local bakers collaborate with artists to create themed desserts that resonate with a wide audience. [Source attribution: local food feature]
In Lluís Pérez’s workshop, two versions of chicken-shaped monas are distributed: the traditional yearly design and a more abstract variant that resembles a sculpture. Pérez explains that this year the color palette drew inspiration from the works of Joan Miró, with most sculptures crafted in milk chocolate since it is a favorite among children. About 200 pieces have already been produced in varying sizes, with plans to make around a hundred more. [Editorial note: regional pastry showcase]
To keep the palette vibrant, natural dyes derived from foods such as paprika and spirulina were used to tint the chocolate, ensuring the smallest family members can enjoy safe, colorful treats.
Forn Fund also joined the Easter creations, offering eggs, figurines, and up to 30 varieties of Easter cookies in different sizes and decorations. Designers drew inspiration from popular characters like Converse sneakers, heels, Paw Patrol, Baby Shark, PJ Masks, and Lego for the monkey figures. Neus Llull collaborates with her brother Pau on these projects. This year they produced chocolate eggs featuring orchids for an older clientele and plan to present a traditional mona cake on Easter day. [Curation note: regional confectionery profiles]