PASTICCIOTTO LECCESE l'antica 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.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar together.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 0.5 cm thick.

Cut out circles to fit into muffin tins, pressing them into the bottom and sides.

Fill each pastry shell with pastry cream, leaving some space at the top.

Cover with another circle of dough, sealing the edges well.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the tins for a few minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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