PASTICCIOTTO PUGLIESE - Ricetta originale

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a similar texture.

pastry cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: vanilla pudding mix

Greek yogurt adds protein while keeping it creamy.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Chocolate chips are easier to find and can be used in the same way.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare the frolla by mixing together the flour, sugar, strutto, eggs, ammonium bicarbonate, vanilla bean, and salt until a dough forms.

Chill the frolla dough in the refrigerator for a while.

Prepare the crema by heating the milk in a saucepan.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and maizena until smooth.

Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens, stirring continuously.

Allow the crema to cool.

Roll out the frolla dough and cut into circles to form the base of the pasticciotti.

Fill each base with a spoonful of crema and cover with another circle of frolla dough, sealing the edges.

Brush the tops with a mixture of egg yolks and milk.

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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