Pastafrola Argentine Quince Tart

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A tender, lemon-scented shortcrust filled with smooth quince paste and finished with a lattice of dough strips. The crust is sweet and cake-like. Makes 10 slices in about 1 hr 45 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 45 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 45 min

Yield 10 slices

Ingredients

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2 ⅓ cups (300 g)all-purpose flour
⅔ cup (150 g)unsalted butter, cold, cubed
½ cup (100 g)sugar
1 (50 g)egg
2 (36 g)egg yolks
¾ tsp (3 g)baking powder
2 tsp (4 g)lemon zest
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
1 pinch (1 g)salt
14 oz (400 g)quince paste (dulce de membrillo)
¼ cup (60 ml)water

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Instructions

Rub the butter into the flour, sugar, baking powder, zest and salt until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Stir in the whole egg, yolks and vanilla and gently press into a smooth dough. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Butter a 9-inch (23 cm) tart pan with a removable bottom.
Cut the quince paste into pieces and warm with the water in a small pan over low heat, stirring, until smooth and spreadable. Cool slightly.
Roll about two-thirds of the dough to fit the pan and press it in, trimming the edge.
Spread the quince filling in an even layer.
Roll the remaining dough, cut 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) strips and arrange a lattice over the filling. Press the ends into the rim.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Tips

The dough is soft; chill it again if it becomes sticky.
Smooth the filling thoroughly so there are no lumps.
Guava paste or sweet potato paste make traditional alternatives.
Good with mate or coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pastafrola argentine quince tart?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 10 slices.

How should I store pastafrola argentine quince tart?

Cover and keep at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Can I make pastafrola argentine quince tart ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with mate or coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

298 Calories / serving

13.9g Fat

39.1g Carbs

4.5g Protein

15.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~2980 cal · 139g fat · 391g carbs · 45g protein · 150g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.