Mauritius Pastries’ Blog

5 Mauritian Sweet Treats You Have to Try

Mauritius has a sweet tradition all of its own. Here are five favourites you’ll find in homes and bakeries across the island:

1. Napolitaines: Two soft shortbread biscuits sandwiched with jam and topped with pink icing, a childhood classic.
2. Gâteau coco: Sweet, chewy coconut bites, often tinted pink or white.
3. Gâteau patate: A soft sweet-potato pastry with a sweet filling.
4. Vanilla cake: Made with the island’s fragrant vanilla, light and perfect with tea.
5. Tropical fruit tarts: Pineapple, mango and lychee on a buttery pastry base.

At Mauritian Pastries & Bakery, we bake our own versions fresh every morning. Which one is your favourite? Visit us in Quatre Bornes and tell us.

How to Order a Custom Cake in Mauritius

Ordering a celebration cake should be simple. Here’s how it works with us:

1. Pick your date: Order at least 3 days ahead, or a week ahead for wedding cakes.
2. Choose a flavour: Vanilla, chocolate, coconut, tropical fruit and more.
3. Tell us the size: How many guests are you feeding?
4. Share your idea: A theme, colours or a message on top.
5. Confirm and collect: We’ll send you a quote, and you collect your cake fresh on the day.

Call or message us, and we’ll take care of the rest.

What’s Fresh This Week

New week, new bakes! Here’s what’s coming out of our ovens:

• Buttery croissants and pain au chocolat, warm from 07:00
• Fresh baguettes and soft pain au lait
• Gâteau coco and napolitaines, all week
• A rotating fruit tart (ask what’s today’s flavour)

Come early for the best selection, and pair your pastry with a freshly made coffee at our counter.