Pasticiotti

Pasticiotti
Pasticiotti might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 264 calories. This recipe serves 20. A mixture of vanillan extract, salt, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 cup of sugar.
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Cut in margarine by pinching between your fingers, or using a pastry blender, until the mixture has lumps no larger than small peas. Make a well in the center, and pour in the eggs, 1/2 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir until the mixture comes together, then knead for about 5 turns on a lightly floured surface.
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3
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Grease two 12 cup muffin tins or tart pans.
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4
Cut out 20 circles using a 3 inch cookie cutter or drinking glass. Line the muffin cups with the dough. Set aside the remaining dough to cut out tops for the cups.
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5
In the top of a double boiler, or in a metal bowl set atop a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the cornstarch and 3/4 cup sugar. Gradually whisk in 3 of the egg yolks, and 1quart milk.
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6
Heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling.
7
Remove from the heat, and stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until the butter is melted.
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8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill the pastry shells half way with the vanilla cream.
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9
Roll out remaining dough, and cut into circles for lids.
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10
Place over the top of the pastry shells, and seal the edges by pressing with the tines of a fork.
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Whisk the remaining egg yolk with a fork, and brush the tops of the pastry cups.
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12
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
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13
Let cool in the tins before carefully loosening the edges to remove. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings20
Health Score2
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