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    Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste

    Published: Dec 14, 2023 · Modified: Dec 7, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste is a simple tapa that's a bit out of the ordinary and it's naturally gluten free. The cheese and paste both come in blocks so can easily be cut into triangles for an impressive presentation.

    A rectangular platter with triangles of Manchego cheese covered with a slightly smaller triangle of Quince Paste. this gluten free recipe

    In Spanish cuisine tapas refer to a variety of appetizers or snacks, sometimes called "the little dishes of Spain." They can be as simple as olives or this combination of cheese and quince, or more complex including sauces and pastry. Yet tapas are made with ingredients common in Spain so all appetizers are not tapas.

    There are no rules for appetizers so check out my roundup of holiday appetizers if you're building a menu or looking for something that really catches your eye. I've got beautiful platters for entertaining, stunning dips that stand out on any buffet table, soup shooters for fancy dinners and more.

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    Ingredients

    Manchego cheese is a sharp, hard sheeps' milk cheese that can be found at deli counters and specialty cheese shops. Quince paste in popular over the holidays and I see it in the deli section of well stocked grocery stores or specialty food shops.

    • Manchego cheese
    • quince paste

    See recipe card for exact amounts

    Substitutions

    In Spanish quince paste is called membrillo or dulce de membrillo. It's a sweet, thick, jelly made from the pulp of the quince fruit. It's sold in round or rectangular-shaped plastic tubs and is firm enough to be sliced.

    Quince Paste - Substitute quince jam or fig jam. Rather than slicing the paste, spread the jam right onto the cheese triangles and serve it the same way.

    Manchego - If you can't find Manchego substitute with a well-aged Italian Asiago, Pecorino or even a sharp, white English cheddar.

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    The modern way food bloggers organize recipes is doing a roundup. From my Gluten Free Tapas recipe roundup these are my favourite tapas.

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    A rectangular platter with triangles of Manchego cheese covered with a slightly smaller triangle of Quince Paste.

    Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste

    This simple tapa is a little out of the ordinary and looks gorgeous presented in an alternating pattern on a rectangular tray.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Spanish
    Keyword: Manchego cheese with quince
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 401kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz Manchego cheese
    • 8 oz quince paste
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    Instructions

    • Cut Manchego cheese into triangles.
    • Cut quince paste into triangles slightly smaller than the cheese. Place on cheese.
    • Arrange on tray. Serve at room temperature.

    Notes

    *Quince paste is available in specialty food shops but during the holiday season I have found it in the deli section of well stocked grocery stores too. If you can't find it use quince jam for a very similar taste.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste
    Amount Per Serving (1 person)
    Calories 401 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 14g88%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
    Cholesterol 61mg20%
    Sodium 362mg16%
    Potassium 44mg1%
    Carbohydrates 39g13%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 312IU6%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 618mg62%
    Iron 0.3mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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