Authentic Pastiera Napoletana: Neapolitan Easter Pie Delight
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the filling:
- 1½ cups cooked wheat berries
- 1½ cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup candied citrus peel, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
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