PASTIERA WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE

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Categories     Cake     Sauce     Bake     Easter     Strawberry     Spring     Boil

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 quart whole milk
3/4 cup arborio rice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
Unsalted butter, for the pan
All-purpose flour, for the pan
3 pounds fresh ricotta cheese, drained 3 hours or, preferably, overnight
3 whole large eggs plus 3 large yolks, lightly beaten
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows)
Strawberry Sauce
1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
(makes 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Bring the milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla bean. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the rice is very tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Cover; let cool, stirring occasionally. Discard the vanilla bean.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8-inch springform pan. In a large bowl, combine the rice mixture, ricotta, whole eggs and egg yolks, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until golden on top and almost set in the center, 65 to 70 minutes; cover with foil if starting to brown too much. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack.
  • When the cake has completely cooled, run a knife around the edge to loosen. Gently remove the ring; transfer the cake to a serving platter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with sauce.
  • Strawberry Sauce
  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • About Pastiera
  • Pastiera, a traditional Neopolitan Easter "pie," is actually a type of cheesecake. Though no two recipes are alike, all contain ricotta cheese and a sweetened grain (usually rice or wheat berries), symbolizing spring's fertility.

Sam Lee
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This pastiera is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I highly recommend it!


Jamaal Lynn
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I love that this recipe uses fresh strawberries. It gives the pastiera a bright and summery flavor.


lisi goodna
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This pastiera is a great dessert for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Amin Baksh
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I've never made pastiera before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it!


Felipe Gutierrez
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This pastiera is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Alex Hewp
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this pastiera. The strawberry sauce really balances out the flavor.


BD Tanvir Geming
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This pastiera is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I highly recommend it!


Herry Vivar
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I made this pastiera for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Tariq Luthor
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The strawberry sauce is the perfect complement to the pastiera. It adds a touch of sweetness and tartness.


Barbara Spence
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This pastiera recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Bryan Thato
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Waleed Virk
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This pastiera is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese.


Kazi Abdul hakim
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


the Adventures
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This pastiera is a beautiful and delicious dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.


Nabibakhsh Baloch
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The crust is flaky and golden brown. It's the perfect vessel for the ricotta filling and strawberry sauce.


Rikesh Rijal17
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The ricotta filling is so creamy and delicious. It's the perfect balance to the sweetness of the strawberry sauce.


Natnael Kebede
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I love that this recipe uses fresh strawberries. It gives the sauce a bright and summery flavor.


babul ahmed
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The strawberry sauce really makes this dish. It adds a pop of color and flavor that takes it to the next level.


huraira rehman
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I've never had pastiera before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and unique dessert that I'll definitely be making again.


Johnrahulan Mervina
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This pastiera recipe was a hit! The combination of the creamy ricotta filling, the flaky crust, and the sweet strawberry sauce was simply divine.