Ricotta cheese: the secret ingredient of the Pastiera

This year because of the emergency situation, which we are all experiencing, we will have a different Easter than usual. We have to give up travel and family lunches, but we can continue to honor culinary traditions! In fact, as per tradition, every table cannot be without the Neapolitan Pastiera.

But what is the secret of a good Pastiera?

The pastiera, made of short pastry and with a full-bodied filling, should give off a combination of flavors and aromas. One of the ingredients that contributes to tenderness and softness is cottage cheese!

How to choose a quality ricotta cheese capable of giving flavor to our pastiera?

The “real” ricotta cheese is the artisanal one, made according to the ancient traditions, which have made famous the dairy products from Campania around the world. Real cottage cheese is made only from Whey from cow or buffalo milk, without the addition of cream. This is why it is oneof the least calorie dairy products, also suitable for dieters .

To enjoy a good pastiera, you need to choose fresh, high-quality ricotta cheese.

The ricotta cheese from the
San Leonardo Dairy
is made only from buffalo or cow‘s milk from selected farms in the province of Salerno. A genuine, quality product and made in Italy.

Every day, our master cheesemakers bring to life true masterpieces, 100% made in Salerno. Fresh dairy products arriving on the tables of Italians. On our
e-commerce
you can purchase a selection of dairy products made only with controlled milk from Salerno farms.

For more than 30 years, Caseificio San Leonardo has been a reference point in the area for quality and freshness of products, which are exported all over the world, including the United States, Holland, Norway, Germany, Switzerland and Spain.