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A unique mixture of wheat berry, ricotta cheese, and citrus flavors, Italian Easter Grain Pie, or Pastiera Napoletana, is a must-have traditional Italian Easter dessert. Pastiera Napoletana is a very special recipe that will be found at every Easter table in Naples, Italy. The unique flavors, detailed process, and rich history are what make this Grain Pie a favorite at our table.

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Pastiera is a traditional Easter dessert from Naples, but now you can find it all over Italy. The best version I ever tasted was at a restaurant in Milan on my trip to Italy last month. Actually, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that it was so good since the restaurant is called "Frijenno e Magnanno" (Neapolitan dialect for "Frying and Eating"). It's similar to a ricotta cheesecake, but wheat berries, or kernels are a crucial ingredient. Stories abound as to the origin of the dessert…

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Pastiera is the thing to have on your table for Easter Sunday lunch, which means that housewives all over Naples begin making this on the Thursday or at least the Friday before Easter – and this is for those using pre-cooked wheat berries that you can buy in a jar in Italian supermarkets. For those cooking their own raw grains, you need to begin cooking those at least three days earlier. The grains are soaked in water, which is changed often, and then boiled in milk until tender.

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The official name of this in Italian is Pastiera Napoletana, though many Italian Americans also refer to it as Pizza di Grano , or grain pie. It’s a sweet crust filled with ricotta, pastry cream, and cooked wheat berries, and scented with orange flower water.

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Pizza Rustica Recipe (Traditional Italian Easter Pie)- Combining cheeses and meats in a buttery crust makes this dish incredibly satisfying and comforting. It's a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. It's not an Italian Easter Sunday without this delicious family recipe!

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Pastiera is a southern Italian Easter classic, hailing from Naples. It's our favorite dessert of all time, no matter the time of year! Its filling, made primarily from ricotta, eggs and cooked wheat, is supremely delicious in a way that's difficult to imagine until you try it.The Secret to Making the Perfect Pastiera“Fior d’arancio,” essence of orange blossom, is an essential to have the real pastiera. This is a big part of what gives the filling its incredible taste! It’s not always easy to…

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This is a traditional Easter pie served in Southern Italy. It is a delicious combination of ricotta, wheat berries, citrus and millefiore extract. The crust is made with lard and an authentic Pastiera Napoletana has 7 strips on top made into a diamond pattern. The history of the meaning behind the seven strips is still

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