Italian Easter Cake “ Pastiera Napoletana”

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Traditional Italian Easter Cake “Pastiera Napoletana” recipe for your holiday celebrations
in Dessert

Prep

40 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

130 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

180 g butter , at room temperature
200 g flour , double 00
70 g powdered sugar
50 g white almond extract
50 g eggs
1 pinch salt
1/2 g netural vanilla powder
200 g ricotta cheese ( variety of Italian cheese similar to cottage cheese )
100 g powdered sugar
200 g eggs
200 g corn , for pastiera already done
150 g candied orange , small cube
cinnamon
orange flower water
vanilla essence

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
468
Sugar
36g
Fat
29g
The Pastiera Napoletana is a traditional Italian cake that is often eaten during the Easter holiday. It is a sweet, creamy cake that is filled with candied orange and cinnamon, giving it a unique flavor and texture. The cake is made with a sweet pastry crust, and the filling is made with ricotta cheese, eggs, and corn for pastiera, which is a mixture of cooked wheat kernels used to make a sweet filling in Italian cuisine. The cake is then baked in the oven until it's golden brown on top and it's allowed to cool completely in the fridge before serving. The result is a delicious, sweet cake that's perfect to celebrate Easter with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together butter, flour, powdered sugar, white almond extract, eggs, salt, and neutral vanilla powder until the dough is smooth.
2.In another bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, eggs, corn for pastiera, candied orange, cinnamon, orange flower water and vanilla essence until all the ingredients are well combined.
3.Combine the two mixtures and mix them well together.
4.Place the dough in a 24 cm greased springform pan and spread it evenly on the bottom and sides of the pan.
5.Pour the filling over the dough, smoothing it out with a spatula.
6.Bake in the oven at 180°C for 80-90 minutes.
7.Allow the cake to cool completely in the fridge.
8.Once the cake has completely cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve.

PROS

This Italian Easter cake recipe is a traditional dessert in Italy, making it a great addition to holiday celebrations.

It’s sweet, creamy, and filled with delicious candied oranges and cinnamon, making it a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Italian Easter cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Ricotta cheese, which is a key ingredient in this recipe, is a good source of protein and calcium.

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