World Flavors Cookbook

Pastafrola de Membrillo

Name: Pastafrola de Membrillo
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Uruguay
Ingredients: 400g flour, 200g butter, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 500g quince paste (membrillo)

A lattice-topped tart filled with sweet quince paste, an absolute classic for the "merienda."

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

400g flour, 200g butter, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 500g quince paste (membrillo)

Instructions

1. Make a shortcrust dough with flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. 2. Chill for 30 minutes. 3. Melt the quince paste with a little hot water until smooth. 4. Press 3/4 of the dough into a tart pan. 5. Spread the paste. 6. Use the remaining dough to create a lattice on top. 7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.