Best Pastira Macaroni Cake Recipes

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MACARONI CAKE



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This is a replica of my grandma's recipe only tweaked a little since she didn't leave us an actual recipe. It's sorta a pudding/custard type dessert. Not too sweet and very creamy. It took me a few times to perfect it, but I am sure you will enjoy this Italian homemade specialty. Serve warm or cold.

Provided by loisavon

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 squares, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups spaghetti
6 eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup cream (i used vanilla carmel creamer)
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons butter (place on top on dessert prior to baking)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni aldente and drain.
  • Wisk eggs,milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Add cooked and drained macaroni.
  • Pour into rectangle baking pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

PASTIERA



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Scott Conant has only one thing in mind after Easter dinner: his family's Italian cheesecake.

Provided by Scott Conant

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 large eggs
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup whole milk
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
2 cups sugar
3 pounds whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 6 cups)
1 cup heavy cream
14 large eggs
5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups cooked white rice
Grated zest of 1 orange

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, melted butter and milk in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Lightly butter a 10-by-15-inch baking dish. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan in an even layer; set aside.
  • Make the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ricotta, heavy cream, eggs and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Fold in the rice and orange zest with the rubber spatula.
  • Pour the filling over the prepared crust. Bake until the edges are golden brown and set but the center is still slightly jiggly, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

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