By: Travel and Food Network

Goa’s culinary scene holds more than the divine promise of platefuls of the freshest catch from the sea. Sure, get your fill of fish-curry-rice from roadside eateries and regional brews in buzzing little tavernas, but additionally stop by a grocery store to stock up on the state’s best souvenirs—of the edible kind.

Loaded with egg yolks, coconut milk, and sugar, it’s easy to identify this decadent Portuguese-inspired dessert because of its layers. A bebinca can have from seven to 17 (or more) layers—depending on the time and ingredients at hand. Because it’s baked a layer at a time, it can take up to eight hours to make. As the basic ingredients stay the same, there are slight variationsin flavour across Goa. Simonia’s bakery in Porvorim makes great bebinca and a block costs around ₹150.