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, which give 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.
Shred the fresh cheese that has been aged for at least 2 days using the appropriate grater, place it in an earthenware or stainless steel pot, bring it to low heat, and while stirring continuously, add in order: 2 heaping tablespoons of semolina, the grated zest of 2 lemons, the gram of powdered saffron, and 10 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
Mix with a wooden spatula until the mixture becomes compact and detaches in a single block from the sides of the container.
Then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly, then add one by one 5 egg yolks, keeping the whites in a bowl, and wait for the first yolk to be completely absorbed before incorporating the next.
Once the filling for the Cardias de Casa fiiscu is prepared, the dough for the wrappers needs to be made.
Place the flour in a mound on the table, put in the center the 5 leftover egg whites, just broken up with a fork, 2 tablespoons of lard, and a pinch of salt.
Knead everything thoroughly and for a long time, then roll out the dough obtained into thin sheets and cut them into discs about eight cm in diameter.
My grandmother used a coffee saucer as a mold and cut the circumference with a pastry cutter with a smooth and thin edge.
Once all the discs are obtained, place a large walnut-sized portion of the prepared filling in the center of each.
Baking Molds
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Bowl
Spoon
Pan
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days
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.
Italia, Sardegna
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 |