Maria’s Easter (Wheat) Pie/Pastiera di Grano
Pastiera di Grano is a traditional Italian Easter dessert that originated in Naples.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Maria’s Easter (Wheat) Pie/Pastiera di Grano
Ingredients
Instructions
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Soak the wheat berries overnight in water. Then, drain and cook them in milk until tender.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, sugar, ricotta cheese, candied orange peel, candied citrus peel, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange blossom water.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the wheat berry mixture.
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Grease a pie dish and line it with the pie crust. Pour the filling into the crust.
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Dot the top of the filling with butter.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours.
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Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Total Carbohydrate 57g19%
- Sugars 37g
- Protein 7g15%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
