
Grandma's Pardulas
Grandma's Pardulas are a traditional Sardinian dessert, typical of the province of Nuoro. These small cakes are made with a dough of fresh cheese, semolina, grated lemon, and saffron, giving them a unique and aromatic flavor. After baking, they are garnished with icing or honey and colorful sprinkles. Pardulas are an irresistible dessert, perfect to serve on any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh cheese
1,000G1,000G - Fine semolina
50G50G - Lemons (grated zest)
22 - Lard
50G50G - Saffron
1G1G - Sugar
300G300G - Flour
500G500G - Eggs
55 - Salt
1Pinch1Pinch - For garnishing:
- Icing (or honey)as needed
- Sprinklesas needed
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 8
Shred the fresh cheese, which has been aged for at least 2 days, using the appropriate grater. Place it in an earthenware or stainless steel pot, put it on low heat, and while stirring continuously, add in the following order: 2 heaping tablespoons of semolina, the grated zest of 2 lemons, the gram of powdered saffron, and 10 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- STEP 2 OF 8
Mix with a wooden spatula until the mixture becomes compact and detaches in a single block from the sides of the container.
- STEP 3 OF 8
Remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly, then add 5 egg yolks one at a time, keeping the whites in a bowl, and wait for the first yolk to be completely absorbed before incorporating the next one.
- STEP 4 OF 8
Once the filling for the Cardias de Casa fiiscu is prepared, the dough for the wrappers needs to be made.
- STEP 5 OF 8
Place the flour in a mound on the table, put the 5 reserved egg whites in the center, slightly beaten with a fork, 2 tablespoons of lard, and a pinch of salt.
- STEP 6 OF 8
Knead everything thoroughly and for a long time, then roll out the dough into thin sheets and cut them into discs about eight cm in diameter.
- STEP 7 OF 8
My grandmother used a coffee saucer as a mold and cut the circumference with a pastry cutter with a smooth, thin edge.
- STEP 8 OF 8
Once all the discs are obtained, place a large walnut-sized portion of the prepared filling in the center of each.
Suggestions
Baking Molds
Grater
Bowl
Spoon
Pan
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days
More information
Grandma's Pardulas are a typical dessert of Sardinian tradition. They are small, soft, and fragrant cakes filled with delicious fresh cheese and flavored with lemon and saffron. Perfect to enjoy for breakfast or as a dessert.
Origin
Italia, Sardegna
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 346.21 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 32.8 |
of which Sugars (g) | 14.98 |
Fat (g) | 16.74 |
of which Saturates (g) | 9.34 |
Protein (g) | 17.82 |
Fiber (g) | 0.61 |
Sale (g) | 0.94 |
- Proteins17.82g·26%
- Carbohydrates32.8g·48%
- Fats16.74g·25%
- Fibers0.61g·1%