Quince Tart
Quince Tart is an elegant dessert combining sweet quince paste with eggs, butter and a hint of sweet wine in a tender sponge base. The Thermomix TM7 handles every step, from zesting the lemon to blending the batter into a silky consistency. Aromatic, golden and fragrant, this tart brings Mediterranean autumn flavours to your table with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Quince Tart with the Thermomix TM7 is a fragrant autumn dessert that turns sweet quince paste into something truly special. If you have been searching for quince recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this tart deserves a place on your list. The combination is simple but refined: quince paste melts into a soft sponge made with eggs, unsalted butter, sugar, all purpose flour and a generous splash of sweet wine, brightened by fresh lemon zest and a pinch of salt. The TM7 takes care of the tricky parts, weighing the flour and sugar straight into the mixing bowl, then blending the batter into a smooth, lump-free consistency in seconds. The result is a moist tart with honeyed floral notes and a tender crumb, perfect for a weekend dessert, a festive table or an afternoon treat with coffee. Baking powder gives the sponge a gentle rise, while the wine adds warmth and depth you simply cannot get from juice alone. Whether quince paste is a pantry staple or a new discovery, this recipe makes the most of its unique character.
Preparation tips
- Cut the quince paste into small cubes before adding it, so it distributes evenly through the batter and creates little pockets of sweetness rather than sinking to the bottom in one dense layer.
- Use the zest of the lemon rather than just the juice: the aromatic oils in the zest complement the floral character of the quince paste far better and give the tart a fresher finish.
- Serve the tart slightly warm with a spoonful of crème fraîche or a glass of the same sweet wine you used in the batter; it also keeps well covered for two days and gains flavour overnight.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the all purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend and keep the baking powder gluten-free as well; the quince paste and sweet wine keep the crumb moist, so the texture stays tender and nobody will notice the difference.
- Festive winter variation: add a pinch of ground cinnamon and cardamom to the batter and replace the sweet wine with a spiced mulled style wine; dust the finished tart with icing sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream for a Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The TM7 weighs the flour and sugar directly in the mixing bowl for a perfectly balanced sponge. [Weighing]
- Fine grating - The Thermomix grates the lemon zest evenly, releasing aromatic oils into the batter without any bitter pith. [Grating]
- Silky mixing - The TM7 blends eggs, butter and quince paste into a lump-free batter with a uniform consistency. [Mixing]
- Gentle heating - The Thermomix warms the sweet wine gently so its aroma infuses the batter without cooking the eggs. [Heating]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds sugar to a finer crystal so the tart crumb bakes up tender and delicate. [Grinding]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- large eggs
- sugar
- lemon
- salt
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- quince paste
- sweet wine