Italian Cheese Pie(Pastera)
Italian Cheese Pie (Pastera) is a rich, sweet dessert crafted with a creamy ricotta filling blended with citron, mixed fruit, and grated chocolate. Baked in a double crust and topped with a lattice design, it offers a delightful combination of fruity, chocolaty flavors suited for festive occasions or special treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix well into Ricotta all ingredients: ricotta, eggs, salt, citron, mixed fruit, and grated chocolate.
- Turn the mixture into the prepared pie crust and create a lattice effect on top.
- Sprinkle nonpareils over the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden and set.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).