Pastafrola

Pastafrola or pasta frolla (Greek: πάστα φλώρα)[1][2] is a type of sweet tart common to Italy, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Egypt and Greece.

[3][2] It is a covered, jam-filled shortcrust pastry dish principally made from flour, sugar and egg.

[1] The covering of the tart is a thin-striped lattice which displays the filling beneath in rhomboidal or square sections.

[6] Similar dishes include the Austrian Linzer torte and Swiss tarts with a spiced-fruit filling.

The dish is served as an afternoon dessert (merienda) or with mate (a South American drink), but may be eaten at any time of the day.

An Argentine pastafrola in a baking tray