Posted by María Pérez Martínez
on September 10, 2025
If you're passionate about cheesecake and looking for the best cheesecake in Madrid , keep reading. I'm María , the founder of Maritta , and today I want to tell you how we got started and why our recipe has become a benchmark.
How the idea came about
I've always had the itch to start a business , even though I didn't know exactly what. I considered being a freelance photographer , a marketing consultant , or even starting a roast beef brand . To be honest, I shied away from the idea of starting a cheesecake brand. Everything was pushing me toward it, but I knew it was a product that was in the sights of many people in a very saturated market. One day, after bringing a homemade cheesecake to a birthday party and seeing how everyone kept repeating it and asking where it was from, I knew there was room for another one. I adapted a basic recipe to my liking, with only four ingredients, and launched Maritta as a hobby while continuing to work in marketing. I started with a classic cake without a base or flour, but customers asked for new flavors, so we expanded the variety without losing the artisan essence. The reception was so positive that a year later, we won second prize in the 2025 Best Cheesecake in the Community of Madrid competition.
Our recipe: simple, gluten-free and perfect for everyone
After the competition, our classic recipe remained true to its essence: we used only cream cheese , sugar, egg, and cream. Nothing else. There's no cookie base or additives to distract from the star. This simplicity made our cake, without even trying, gluten-free and suitable for celiacs.
Plus, we bake it until it reaches that perfect point: the interior is creamy and the surface is lightly toasted. Don't look for artificial flavors here; we believe the quality of the dairy and the care taken in the oven are enough to create a cheesecake you'll love.
Why is our cheesecake so special?
At a time when cheesecakes are more fashionable than ever—with silky textures and pistachio or white chocolate flavors throughout — We're committed to tradition. That doesn't mean we don't innovate; we occasionally launch limited editions, but we always build on our classic foundation. We like every bite to be a tribute to a timeless recipe, perfect for weddings, events, or simply to enjoy at home.
Where to try our cake
You'll find us in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid. We bake our cheesecakes every day, and you can also order them online for pickup or home delivery. If you're looking for a creamy cheesecake , the best gluten-free cheesecake , or a recipe to impress, stop by Maritta and discover why our cake has won an award.
