What to do with leftover membrillo

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A traditional Spanish quince paste that pairs perfectly with cheese. Find out how you can make tasty use of your leftover membrillo.

Recipes that use membrillo

How to use leftover membrillo

Membrillo cheese on toast. Toast a slice of good quality bread. Meanwhile, warm the membrillo in a pan, then spread it over one side of the toast. Top with cheese, such as brie or goat’s cheese, then grill until the cheese has melted.
Cheese tart. Spread warmed membrillo [see above] over the base of a blind-baked tart case, then fill with a mixturee of eggs, cream/milk and grated cheese [for a 20cm tart case you’ll need about 3 eggs, 300ml cream/milk mix and 180g grated cheese]. Bake at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 until set.