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Tiny Goat Curd, Quince Marzipan Pies

July 3, 2012 by Tania 18 Comments

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Delicious Tiny Goat Curd, Quince Marzipan Pies

Goat Curd, Quince, Marzipan Pies cut in half

Pies are one of my favourite foods. Particularly apple pie, but give me any pie and I’d be happy.

This little free form pie is made with quince and marzipan, an almond paste. If you don’t have almond paste or don’t like it, you could skip it but it really adds is a beautiful flavour here.

I would serve this as a cheese course or afternoon snack. It has  Goat Curd cheese, quince  and almond, a classic combination and great savoury sweet mixture.

Goat Curd , Quince Marzipan Pies

If you cant find goats curd use ricotta.

If Quinces aren’t in season use another poached fruit such as Peaches, Apples, Apricots or Plums or you could play with Pear and Cheddar cheese.

Goat Curd, Quince, Marzipan Pies cut in half

Tiny Goat Curd, Quince Marzipan Pies

This is a great pastry, made flaky by the baking powder, essentially its a SR flour pastry
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Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Pastry

  • 200 gm plain flour 7oz
  • 30 gm caster sugar 1½ tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 100 gm butter cold,cut into cubes (3.5oz)
  • 60 ml iced water 3 Tablespoons or less

Filling Ingredients

  • 100 gm Marzipan almond paste,
  • 125 gm Goats Curd Woodside / meredith,
  • 1 whole quince Cooked approximately ¼ per tart
  • 1 whole Egg beaten
  • 30 gm caster sugar 2 tablespoons

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 180 C (350 F)

Preparing the pastry

  • Put the butter, sugar, flour and baking powder into a food processor and
  • process unitl it resembles fine bread crumbs.
  • Add the water and process until the dough just comes together in a ball.
  • Turn onto a floured bench and form into a smooth ball.
  • Wrap and rest in the fridge for half an hour.

Making the Tarts

  • Cut pastry dough into 16 even lumps, one for each of the top and bottom of the eight tarts.
  • Roll the bottom of your tarts out approx. 8 cm (3 in) round, as thinly as possible. Then the tops approx. 6 cm round.
  • Press a walnut sized piece of marzipan out into your hand, then place it in the centre of the pastry bottom. Top with a tablespoon of goat curd and a small piece of quince ( 1/4 or smaller - to fit the pastry).
  • Repeat the process for all eight pastry bottoms.
  • Hold the pastry bottom in your hand and push the sides upwards, as if making a pie without the pie dish.
  • Holding the pastry in one hand, paint the edges with beaten egg and press the top circle onto or over the top of the top of the pastry bottom. Place onto the baking tray and paint the top with beaten egg then sprinkle with sugar. Repeat process for all eight tarts. Rest tarts in the fridge for an half an hour before baking.
  • Bake until lightly golden brown.

Beautiful quinces.

Tiny Goat Curd, Quince marzipan Tarts

Goat curd , delicious light goat cheese. Whats your favourite goat cheese?

If you haven’t cooked quince look here

 

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  1. Jennifer @ Delicieux

    July 16, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Tania, those pies look and sound amazing. I adore quince and cheese together. Congratulations to Miss T
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      July 16, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you, goats curd and quince are my favourites!

      Reply
  2. InTolerant Chef

    July 6, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    What a gorgeous flavour combination indeed, I looove quinces! I buy a yummy goats Brie that is just lovely and runny and silky smooth.
    Congratulations missT!
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      July 7, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      That would be nice in this too!

      Reply
  3. Hotly Spiced

    July 6, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    What a great prize and it’s great that it’s gone to someone who is clearly thrilled to receive it. It will be greatly loved. These free-form tarts look lovely and yes, they would be great with a pre-dinner drink. And I love quinces xx
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      July 7, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Yes Charlie she was very pleased which is very nice.

      Reply
  4. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    July 6, 2012 at 9:23 am

    I love any recipe with quince, and these tiny little morsels sound divine Tania! đŸ˜€
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      July 6, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Lorraine, I love quince too

      Reply
  5. celia

    July 6, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Congratulations Miss T! And magnificent looking pies, Tania!
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      July 6, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Celia!

      Reply
  6. Chompchomp

    July 5, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I can already taste the tang on my tongue! These look gorgeous!
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  7. 3outa4

    July 4, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    These look beautiful!!!!

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      July 4, 2012 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you Grosbia

      Reply
  8. eronel

    July 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    This looks great, can’t wait to try it.

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      July 4, 2012 at 10:44 pm

      Ok ill makeit for you

      Reply
  9. Suzanne Perazzini

    July 4, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Congratulations Miss T. I love your list on your blog – very amusing.
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  10. Miss T

    July 4, 2012 at 4:32 am

    UN-BE-LIEVABLE. Thank you so so so much! I dont know where to start, oh my gosh. I’d like to thank the other Miss T from this blog who without this space, these things wouldnt never be possible. I’d like to thank Sony for assisting me in my future journey and enabling me to capture my lifes moments on film. Id like to thank Haussman communications…you guys… Thank you. Thank you. *exits stage – cue applause*
    Seriously, Im speechless
    Thank you!
    T
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      July 4, 2012 at 7:54 am

      Congratulations , yopu will love this little camera. I look forward to seeing your shots!

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