Pastelitos de Membrillo (Argentinian Quince Pastries)
Crisp puff pastry squares folded round sweet quince paste and glazed with sugar syrup. Eaten with mate in Argentina, and good with tea here.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.19 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
Unroll the pastry and cut it into 12 squares of about 8 cm. Cut the quince paste into 12 small slabs.
- 3
Put a slab of quince paste in the middle of each square. Brush the edges with egg, fold two opposite corners over the middle and press down firmly to seal.
- 4
Place on the tray, brush with the rest of the egg and chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until well risen and deep golden.
19 min - 6
Meanwhile, heat the sugar and water in a small pan until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Brush the syrup over the hot pastries so they shine. Cool for 10 minutes before eating.
2 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.