​What is Pasta Frola?

Pasta Frola is a traditional sweet tart from Argentina and Uruguay, featuring a pastry base typically filled with quince paste. It can also be made with sweet potato paste, dulce de leche, or pastry cream. This iconic dessert is well-known worldwide for its unique lattice design on top. Additionally, this traditional treat is a popular choice to enjoy with mate.

There are numerous recipes online to make Pasta Frola. Today, we are sharing a super simple recipe that, for us, is the perfect combination.

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Ingredients:

• 300g of all-purpose flour
• 150g of butter
• 100g of sugar
• One whole egg and one yolk
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Zest of one lemon
• 400g of quince paste, sweet potato paste, or dulce de leche

Pasta Frola Recipe

-In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.

-Add the butter in small pieces and mix until you get a crumbly texture

-Add the whole egg and the yolk, and continue kneading until the dough is smooth.

-Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

-While the dough is chilling, cut the chosen filling into small cubes (if using dulce de leche, no need to cut it).

-Divide the dough into two parts: one for the base and the other for the lattice strips.

-Roll out the dough for the base to a medium thickness.

-Cut the remaining dough into strips for the lattice.

-Grease a baking pan with butter and a bit of flour.

-Place the dough in the pan and prick it with a fork to prevent it from puffing up.

-Add the filling and place the strips on top, forming a lattice.

#PampaTip: Brush with egg and sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden. Let it cool in the fridge before serving to allow the filling to set.

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