Pastel de Camiguín

Pastel de Camiguín
Alternative namesPastel, Camiguin pastel
Place of originThe Philippines
Region or stateCamiguin

Pastel de Camiguín, (lit.'Camiguin cake') or simply pastel, is a Filipino soft bun with yema (custard) filling originating from the province of Camiguin. The name is derived from Spanish pastel ("cake"). Pastel is an heirloom recipe originally conceived by Eleanor Popera Jose and the members of her family in Camiguin. She started to commercially sell it on January 8, 1990 using the money left over from her husband's Christmas bonus. The name of the business was Vjandep Pastel meaning Virgilio Jose and Eleanor Popera (VJ and EP). It is primarily produced at the time of family's special occasions and gatherings.

In addition to the original yema filling, pastel also feature other fillings, including ube, mocha, macapuno, cheese, chocolate, durian, jackfruit, and mango among others. Pastel is regarded as a pasalubong (regional specialty gifts) of Camiguin Island and nearby Cagayan de Oro.