PASTIERA (ITALIAN EASTER TART)
Pastiera is among the most iconic of Italian desserts. Originally from Naples, it's most typical during Easter season, but it is served year around. The traditional filling is made of cooked wheat berries and sheep's milk ricotta. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.it]
Provided by Nesrine
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine cooked wheat berries, milk, butter, and zest of 1 lemon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 11-inch springform pan or aluminum pan and line with one of the pastry crusts.
- Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, 1 tablespoon orange flower water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor; mix until smooth. Mix in remaining lemon zest and orange peel. Fold in wheat berry mixture and pour over the bottom crust.
- Roll out remaining pastry crust and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Place on top of the pie in a lattice pattern and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is cooked through and top is lightly browned, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Cool for about 30 minutes.
- Remove pie carefully from the pan and place on a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.7 calories, Carbohydrate 105 g, Cholesterol 146.9 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 359.2 mg, Sugar 46.4 g
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Mosaddek Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pastiera, but this recipe changed my mind. It's a well-balanced and flavorful dessert that I would definitely make again.
Mzdeen_RigSon
[email protected]This pastiera is a must-try for any fan of Italian desserts. It's a beautiful and delicious tart that's perfect for a special occasion.
Anis Mia
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this pastiera was to make. It's a delicious and impressive dessert that's sure to wow your guests.
Paii Anthony
[email protected]I'm glad I tried this pastiera recipe. It's a delicious and unique dessert that's perfect for Easter or any other special occasion.
Jesse Guy
[email protected]This pastiera is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The ricotta filling is creamy and smooth, the shortbread crust is flaky and buttery, and the orange zest adds a bright and citrusy flavor.
Sello Makola
[email protected]I'm impressed with how easy this pastiera was to make. It turned out beautifully, and it tasted even better than it looked.
Shevon Blair
[email protected]This pastiera was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It's a beautiful and delicious dessert that's perfect for a special occasion.
Pronoy Kanti Das
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed this pastiera. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy.
Monjil Ahmed
[email protected]This pastiera was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Fardooso Cisaaq
[email protected]I made this pastiera for my Italian grandmother, and she loved it! She said it was the best pastiera she's had in years.
MD Abu Talha
[email protected]This is the best pastiera recipe I've ever tried. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I especially love the addition of orange zest and cinnamon.
Love u Raj
[email protected]I've made this pastiera several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
Kenley Thiersaint
[email protected]This pastiera was a hit at our Easter brunch! The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shortbread crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.