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Hard 3 hr 15 min~320 kcal 2/10
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Pastiera Napoletana
A Neapolitan Easter tart filled with cooked wheat, ricotta, eggs, citrus, cinnamon, and orange blossom water.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 8~380 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
50 min prep 75 min cook 85 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h 30 min- Prep50 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 25 min
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Flour
- 140 gr Butter
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 adet Egg
For the filling
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cooked wheat
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Milk
- 400 gr Ricotta or curd cheese
- 3 adet Eggs
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Orange zest
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Orange blossom water
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, butter, sugar, and egg to prepare the tart dough.
- 2
Rest the dough in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 3
Cook the cooked wheat with the milk for 18 minutes, until it becomes a thick porridge, then let it cool until warm.
18 min18:00 - 4
Beat the ricotta or curd cheese with the sugar and eggs until smooth.
- 5
Fold the wheat porridge, orange zest, orange blossom water, and cinnamon into the filling.
- 6
Spread the dough in the mold, pour in the filling, and arrange dough strips on top.
- 7
Bake the pastiera in a 165°C oven for 55 minutes, until the edges are browned.
55 min55:00 - 8
Rest the tart in the mold for 40 minutes, then slice.
40 min40:00
💡 Tip: It is fine if the filling still jiggles slightly when it comes out of the oven; this tart sets as it cools, and overbaking makes the ricotta feel grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cool the pastiera completely, slice it thinly, and serve with optional unsweetened espresso or Turkish coffee.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
10
g protein
48
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 49%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pastiera Napoletana make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pastiera Napoletana take?
Prep 50 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 85 minutes of passive resting; 210 minutes in total.Is Pastiera Napoletana difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pastiera Napoletana have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 48g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Pastiera Napoletana contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pastiera Napoletana belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Pastiera Napoletana need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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