La pastiera napoletana secondo Iginio Massari

Is this the perfect Neapolitan Pastiera? Join us as we go behind the scenes with the "Maestro of Maestros," Iginio Massari, to discover the secrets of Italy’s most iconic Easter dessert. Neapolitan Pastiera is more than just a cake; it’s a celebration of spring and rebirth. Originally created in ancient monasteries to mark the end of Lent, this citrus-scented delicacy has become a year-round favorite far beyond the borders of Naples. After exploring the traditional techniques of the Amalfi Coast and Campania, ItaliaSquisita travels to the legendary Pasticceria Veneto in Brescia. In this exclusive pastry masterclass, Iginio Massari reveals how to recreate his "nearly" perfect Pastiera at home—balancing tradition with professional precision. Whether you are a home baker or a professional, this is your guide to mastering the textures and aromas of a true Italian masterpiece. Happy Easter to all the Italian food lovers worldwide! 📚 LEVEL UP YOUR PASTRY SKILLS Discover our new book "Originale & Gourmet - Dolci". A deep dive into traditional desserts reimagined by the world’s greatest pastry chefs. Shop now: https://shop.vertical.it/collections/books... 🎥 WATCH NEXT: Neapolitan Pastiera by Sal De Riso:    • Pastiera napoletana: 3 ricette di Sal De R...   INGREDIENTS For the Shortcrust Pastry (Pasta Frolla): 330 g All-purpose flour (Type 00) 200 g Butter (unsalted) 150 g Granulated sugar 50 g Eggs (approx. 1 large egg) 2 g Salt 1/2 Vanilla bean Zest of 1/2 Lemon For the Wheat Cream (Crema di Grano): 150 g Cooked wheat berries (specifically for pastiera) 250 g Milk Zest of 1/2 Orange 20 g Butter For the Ricotta Filling (Crema di Ricotta): 300 g Ricotta cheese (preferably sheep's milk ricotta) 120 g Eggs (approx. 2-3 eggs) 60 g Milk 300 g Granulated sugar 240 g Wheat Cream 100 g Candied orange peel (diced) 1 drop Neroli oil (or 1 vial of orange blossom water) 🌐 VISIT US: http://italiasquisita.net/ 🛒 SHOP: https://shop.vertical.it/ FOLLOW US: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italiasquisita/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/italiasquisita 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ItaliaSquis... CONTACT: [email protected] #IginioMassari #Pastiera #ItalianPastry #Masterclass #EasterRecipe #ItaliaSquisita #BakingSecrets