k started her first job as a scorekeeper for SEYO junior basketball games. Last week her assignment brought us to Fountain Valley High School, so I put in a small order at nearby Paderia Bakehouse. Ordering and paying online ahead of time made pick-up simple and quick.
The interior of the store is stylish and welcoming. The display case is quite enticing, and the employees are warm and friendly.
If you ever see someone bring this signature black and white Paderia box to a gathering, you are in for a real treat!
Here is what we ordered:
- 2 Portuguese Egg Tarts ($2.75 each): Custard Tart. Crisp, individually-moulded flakey pastry with a creamy custard center & distinguished caramelized top.
These pastries were incredibly flakey and buttery. I can see why these are one of Paderia’s signature items.
- 2 Malasadas ($2.50 each): Portuguese Doughnut. Sugar-dusted golden brown doughnut with an exceptional eggy dough.
If you have never had a malasada, you are missing out! I always associate malasadas with Hawaii. (The malasadas we ate from Tex Drive-In on The Big Island were SO tasty!) However, since it does not look like we will be making another trip to Hawaii any time soon, mainland malasadas will have to do. We tried one filled with vanilla custard and one filled with passionfruit curd. I especially enjoyed the tart passionfruit malasada because it tasted more “special”. Other flavors currently offered include nutella, coconut, and strawberry jam. I like that they wait to fill the malasadas until right before pick-up. Although Paderia has expanded to several locations, the malasadas are exclusive to the Fountain Valley location.
18279 Brookhurst Street #1
Fountain Valley, CA 92708