Pasta Frola

Pasta Frola is a typical dish from Paraguayan, Argentine, and Uruguayan cuisine. Delicate crust filled with quince paste, perfect to accompany mate.

Pasta Frola is a traditional dish from Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. A delicate pastry filled with quince paste, ideal for an afternoon snack or to enjoy with mate.

Prepare the dough, fill it with quince paste, bake, and enjoy this classic Latin American dessert.

Pasta Frola

Pastry
1 hour
8 Servings

Ingredients

200 grams of Butter

150 grams of Sugar

2 Eggs

1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence

300 grams of Self-rising flour

Lemon zest

400 grams of Quince paste

2 tablespoons of Water

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious recipe, start by beating the butter with the sugar until you get a creamy mixture.

Step 2 : Then, add the eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest, followed by gradually incorporating the flour to form a smooth dough.

Step 3 : It's important to let the dough rest in the fridge.

Step 4 : Meanwhile, cook the quince paste with water until it reaches a soft texture.

Step 5 : Once the dough is ready, line a tart pan with it, add the cooked quince paste, and decorate with strips of dough.

Step 6 : Bake at 180°C until the crust is golden.

Step 7 : Once baked, let it cool before serving this exquisite treat.

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