Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pastel

Noun

/pæsˈtɛl/

Definition

A type of pastry or baked good that is filled with sweet or savory ingredients and often has a flaky or tender crust.

Examples

I baked a delicious pastel filled with sweet cream cheese.
For lunch, I ordered a pastel stuffed with seasoned vegetables and spices.
At the festival, they served a variety of pastéis, including meat and cheese options.

Meaning

In the culinary context, ‘pastel’ refers to a pastry that can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack, commonly found in various cultures with different fillings.