Don Carnal's Balls and Doña Cuaresma's Breasts are two traditional gastronomic preparations that are part of the culinary identity of Carnival and are especially enjoyed on Carnival Tuesday , the day that marks the end of twelve intense days of celebration.

This is a savory tapa made with crispy, golden puff pastry, presented in two symbolic and festive shapes. Don Carnal's Balls are round, while Doña Cuaresma's Breasts are conical, humorously evoking the characters who represent excess and the subsequent arrival of moderation after the festivities.

Both pieces are filled with savory preparations and served as a popular snack shared by locals and visitors in a festive atmosphere. Beyond their gastronomic value, these tapas possess a strong symbolic component within the imagery of Carnival.

Its tasting takes place on Shrove Tuesday , coinciding with the culmination of the celebrations: the burning of the Don Carnal effigy, an act that symbolizes the end of the reign of revelry, unbridled joy, and carnival spirit. This ritual brings to a close twelve days of music, costumes, and collective celebration, symbolically ushering in Lent and the subsequent period of reflection.