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Medium 55 min~250 kcal 2/10
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Pastelitos Criollos
Argentine flaky pastries filled with quince paste, fried until crisp, and finished with syrup or powdered sugar.
Medium⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 8~300 kcal🇦🇷 Argentine🌍 Full translation
34 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 52 min- Prep34 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Flour
- 80 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 250 g Quince paste
For the syrup
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Water
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Knead a firm dough with the flour, salt, butter, and water.
- 2
Rest the dough for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Roll the dough thinly and cut it into squares.
- 4
Place quince paste in the center of the squares and cover with a second square set diagonally.
- 5
Boil the sugar and water for 6 minutes to make a light syrup.
6 min06:00 - 6
Fry the pastelitos in oil for 5 minutes, until golden.
5 min05:00 - 7
Drizzle with hot syrup and serve warm.
💡 Tip: When folding the dough like a star, press the center firmly; this keeps the quince paste from leaking during frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with unsweetened mate or plain Turkish tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
4
g protein
42
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 56%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pastelitos Criollos make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pastelitos Criollos take?
Prep 34 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 52 minutes in total.Is Pastelitos Criollos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pastelitos Criollos have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 42g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Pastelitos Criollos contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pastelitos Criollos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Argentine cuisine.How many ingredients does Pastelitos Criollos need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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