Overview
- The consumer group OCU named the top ready‑made torrijas sold in supermarkets and praised options without additives and made with real sugar.
- Supermarket chains are stocking pre‑made trays so people who do not want to cook at home can still enjoy the seasonal dessert.
- Experts stress bread choice, recommending day‑old loaves for structure, and some Madrid chefs prefer brioche for a richer result.
- Recipe guides spotlight lighter tweaks and modern riffs, including Nestlé Cocina’s Lemon Pie rollitos cooked in an air fryer.
- Torrijas, a Holy Week staple in Spain, are slices of stale bread soaked in milk with cinnamon and lemon, dipped in egg, fried, and finished with sugar or syrup.