Ingredients
For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Flour500 g
- Lard or beef fat (dough)60 g
- Water250 ml
- Salt1 tsp
- Lard or butter (layering)150 g
- Quince paste150 g
- Sweet potato paste150 g
- Oil for frying1.5 L
- Sugar (syrup)300 g
- Water (syrup)150 ml
- Coloured sprinkles2 tbsp
Method
- DoughKnead the flour, 60 g fat, water and salt until smooth; rest 20 minutes.
- LayerRoll thin, spread with the layering fat, roll up tightly and rest 20 minutes; roll out again 2 mm.
- ShapeCut 10 cm squares, lay one on another turned 45 degrees, put a cube of quince or sweet potato paste in the centre and pinch the corners up into a star.
- FryFry at 160C for 5 minutes, spooning oil over, until puffed and golden.
- SyrupDip in syrup made by boiling the sugar and water 5 minutes and scatter with sprinkles.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 542 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.2 g |
| Fat | 24.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 42.0 g |
| Sodium | 264 mg |
| Saturated fat | 9.7 g |
| Serving size | about 140 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.
Quick answers
How long does Pastelitos Criollos take to make?
About 1 h 40 min in total: 50 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking, plus 40 min resting.
How many calories are in Pastelitos Criollos?
About 542 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 140 g each.
Which allergens does Pastelitos Criollos contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Pastelitos Criollos from?
Pastelitos Criollos is a dessert from Argentina. Star-shaped fried flaky pastries filled with quince and sweet potato, dipped in syrup.