Neapolitan Easter Pie

This pie is Eva’s favorite dessert of all time. She counts down the days until Easter just for this treat. The filling is made from ricotta, eggs, and cooked wheat and is so delicious, you’ll find yourself wanting to make it as a standalone custard. The secret behind a real pastiera is fior d’arancia, a liquid orange blossom essence that comes in little vials in Italy. Finding it can be tricky, but many Italian markets and online vendors sell it. We wish we could offer a good substitute, bu