Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Cuccìa Palermitana Bianca | Santa Lucia | CasaSuperStar

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
57K views👍 1.3K
C
casasuperstar

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Saint Lucia Day Pudding

Cultural Context

Saint Lucia Day, celebrated on December 13th, honors Saint Lucia, the patron saint of the blind. This pudding, rich in bread and spices, symbolizes light amidst winter darkness. Traditionally, it is served during the feast, often accompanied by saffron buns. In modern times, variations of this dish have emerged, adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a beloved festive treat across Italy and beyond.

ItalianITdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
grano precotto
80-100 g zucchero a velo
latte
zuccata (optional)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart contrast and are often more accessible.

1

Soak the grano for 24 to 36 hours, changing the water every 24 hours.

2

Cook the soaked grano in a pressure cooker for 35 minutes or in a regular pot for about 5 hours.

3

Mix the cooked grano with ricotta, adding milk gradually until the desired creamy consistency is achieved.

4

Add sugar to balance the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsoakingbaking

Equipment Needed

pentola a pressione

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairyeggsnuts

Also Known As

Lucia PuddingSankta Lucia Pudding
Local Name: Pudding di Santa Lucia

More Saint Lucia Day Pudding Videos

(8 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)