Kuwait has cooked up something wild if your sweet tooth is tired of the same old doughnuts and cupcakes. Say hello to the CroTilda or Pain au Matilda, the dessert baby of a rich Matilda cake and a buttery croissant. Sounds like a dessert comma? It sure will give you one! It is beautiful, flaky, and chocolate-loaded with chaos.
Pain au Matilda Is Kuwait’s Wildest Dessert Mash-Up, And We’re Not Mad About It
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Locals also call it Pain au Matilda or CroTilda, and it’s exactly what it sounds like — a croissant shell stuffed with a warm, gooey slice of Matilda cake. Think dense, chocolate-soaked sponge nestled inside golden, buttery layers. It’s indulgent, rich, and it’s unapologetically extra!
You’ll find this madness at Santa Nata, tucked inside Al Hamra Towers in Kuwait. Originally hailing from London, Santa Nata is known for elevating everyday pastries into posh, flavour-packed treats. They brought their pastel de nata game to the Gulf, and now they’re flexing harder with this cross-cultural sugar bomb.
Not A Chocolate Fan? Don’t Fret
If chocolate-filled croissants don’t excite your palate (we won’t judge), Santa Nata still has your cravings covered. The creme brulee here is torched to golden perfection. Their monkey bread pudding is the kind of dessert you accidentally eat too much of. And the berry danish? Tart, sweet, flaky and everything your breakfast wishes it could be. Of course, the classic pastel de nata is still a crowd favourite, especially with a hot cuppa on the side.
Basically, its like a sugar stop for the ones who can’t stop themselves from having desserts!
Here’s How To Get Your Hands On It
Can’t rush to Al Hamra Towers? No worries. You can place an order via Instagram between 8 am to 10 pm. Just slide into their DMs and let dessert come to you. Prefer a no-chat, no-fuss method? Talabat also delivers its full line-up, including the viral Pain au Matilda.
Honestly, whether you’re team chocolate or more of a custard-lover, this spot delivers on taste, texture, and that sweet sugar high we all secretly need.
So next time someone tells you to “eat something light,” go ahead and order this dessert instead. Life’s short. Dessert shouldn’t be.
Where: Al Hamra Towers, Kuwait
When: 8 am to 10 pm
Cost:17.950 KD
Cover Image Courtesy: Santa Nata/Instagram
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