The oblea is a Colombian street sweet: two very thin, round wafers, the size of a dessert plate, spread with arequipe (dulce de leche) and topped with whatever each person asks for: blackberry jam, grated cheese, cream or coconut. It's very typical of Bogotá and of Floridablanca, in Santander. At Tequendama we make the Oblea Típica de Bogotá in Las Rozas and at Moments.
At a glance
| What it is | Two thin wafers with a sweet filling |
| The foundation | Arequipe, Colombian dulce de leche |
| The most popular extras | Blackberry, grated cheese, cream, coconut |
| Where it's from | Bogotá and Floridablanca (Santander) |
| At Tequendama | Oblea Típica de Bogotá with dulce de leche, blackberry sauce, grated cheese and house-made whipped cream, at Las Rozas and Moments, subject to availability |
Sweet and cheese, together
What surprises people most outside Colombia is the grated cheese on the sweet. There it's a long-standing combination, like guava paste with cheese: the cheese softens the arequipe and adds a salty touch. The blackberry brings the tartness.
How it's eaten
With your hands, holding the two wafers like a sandwich. When you bite, they break and the filling spills out the sides, so have a napkin handy. Eat it right away, before the wafer softens.
Tequendama's oblea
Ours has dulce de leche, blackberry sauce, grated cheese and house-made whipped cream. It's on the dessert list on the Las Rozas menu and the Moments menu, subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between arequipe and dulce de leche?
None: it's the same sweet of milk and sugar cooked slowly. In Colombia it's called arequipe.
Does oblea contain gluten?
Yes: the wafers are made with wheat flour, and the filling contains dairy. All 14 allergens are handled in our kitchen: if you have an allergy, check the allergen menu or ask us.
Where to eat Colombian oblea in Madrid?
At Tequendama Las Rozas (C/ Escorial, 1) and Tequendama Moments (Av. de Felipe II, 4, Goya), subject to availability.
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