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Nutritional Values
350kcal
9gProtein
51gCarbs
16gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Pastiera
How to order / say it
Say it
Pastiera Napoletana — [pah-STEE-eh-rah na-po-le-TA-na]
Order
I'd like the pastiera, please.
Locally
Vorrei la pastiera, per favore.
Say locally
A traditional Easter cake made with ricotta cheese, wheat berries, and citrus.
Why try it?
Pastiera is a quintessential Neapolitan dessert, encapsulating centuries of culinary tradition and the rich cultural heritage of Naples in one sweet bite, typically enjoyed during Easter celebrations.
How it tastes
Aromatic with orange blossom and citrus zest, the creamy ricotta and tender wheat berries combine for a uniquely soft and fragrant texture, accented by a slightly buttery pastry crust.
Origin & History — first documented: 1570
Pastiera's creation dates back to ancient Greece influences and became a staple of Neapolitan Easter traditions by the 16th century. Its symbolic ingredients represent rebirth and renewal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g wheat berries
- 🥛 250 g ricotta cheese
- 🍯 200 g sugar
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🧂 10 ml orange blossom water
- 🧂 1 vanilla pod
- 🍋 from 1 lemon lemon zest
- 🌾 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
- 🍋 50 g candied citrus peel
Method
- 1 Cook wheat berries until tender.
- 2 Mix ricotta, sugar, eggs, and flavorings until smooth.
- 3 Combine wheat berries and ricotta mixture, pour into pie crust.
- 4 Bake until set and golden brown; cool before serving.
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