| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 10 to 12 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound quince paste, see note
- 1 cup almonds, roasted and finely chopped
- 1 pound Manchego cheese, see note
- 1 bunch watercress
Instructions
- Cut the quince paste into 1-inch cubes and roll them in the crushed almonds. Cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes.
- Put a quince cube onto a toothpick, then a watercress leaf followed by a cube of cheese. Place on a platter and serve.
- Note: Parmigiano-Reggiano can be substituted for the Manchego. Quince paste can be found in cheese shops or Latin markets.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 244 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 37 mg |
| Sodium | 252 mg |
Reviews
Love membrillo (quince paste and Manchego together. Practically lived on this while visiting Spain.
I have made this dish several times. It is always a hit. My vegetarians friends love it once they know they can eat it. Tyler, you are my favorite , you rock.
Outstanding taste & presentation on this appetizer. Exotic and yummy. To the gourmet food group person – what about using the leftover Quince paste as a base for a vinaigrette for either a savoury or fruit salad? That’s what I plan to do. Give it a try. Beat you to the salad bowl !!
Our gourmet group thoroughly enjoyed this appetizer. I would make it again in a hearbeat. My only caution: it makes a lot! I only used about eight ounces of quince paste, and a corresponding amount of Manchego, and that made a plate of skewers sufficient for 8-10 people (assuming this is not the only appetizer served). I also cut the cubes smaller — and inch of each would be quite a mouthfull!
Very easy to make. I found the manchego and quince paste on igourmet.com. Great combination of flavors.