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Wheat Tart (Pastiera di Grano)

A traditional Italian ricotta and wheat tart featuring citrus zest, orange flower water, and a homemade sweet pastry lattice.

BakingVegetarianItalianDessertEaster
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
584.6
kcal / serving
5845.5 kcal total
Carbs
83.6g
per serving
835.6 g total
Fat
23.2g
per serving
232.4 g total
Protein
11.8g
per serving
118.2 g total
Cook Time
285
minutes
Serves
10
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Vanilla Sugar
homemade with vanilla pod
225
g
Caster Sugar
for filling
1
piece
Icing Sugar
for dusting
150
g
Caster Sugar
for pastry
Dairy
500
ml
Milk
used for soaking and simmering wheat
300
g
Ricotta Cheese
4
piece
Eggs
separated
1
piece
Butter
for greasing
150
g
Butter
or lard; for pastry
3
piece
Egg Yolks
for pastry
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest only
0.5
piece
Orange
zest only
150
g
Candied Peel
finely chopped
GrainsCereals
200
g
Whole Wheat
soaked for 24 hours in several changes of water
300
g
Plain Flour
Liquids
125
ml
Orange Flower Water
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground

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