Neapolitan Pastiera Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of cooked wheat
• 1 pound of ricotta cheese
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of grated lemon peel
• 3 eggs and 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water
• 1/4 cup of candied citron, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup of candied orange peel, finely chopped
• 1/4 stick of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 pie crust

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked wheat, ricotta cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon peel together.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks together with the orange blossom water.
4. Add the egg mixture to the wheat mixture and mix well.
5. Add the candied citron, orange peel, and melted butter to the mixture. Mix well.
6. Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges.
7. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and level the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 1 hour or until the top of the pie is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before serving.

Verdict:

The Neapolitan Pastiera is a delicious traditional Easter pie from Naples, Italy. With its creamy ricotta and wheat filling flavored with cinnamon, lemon, and orange blossom water, it makes a perfect dessert to share with family and friends during the holiday season.

Serving Suggestions:

Neapolitan Pastiera is traditionally served cold and cut into small slices. It pairs well with a sweet dessert wine or a cup of hot coffee. You may also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.