The Crema and Amarena Pizza is an ancient dessert of the Neapolitan tradition which is usually prepared at Easter together with other Neapolitan sweet specialties such as Pastiera . However, it is a recipe that is commonly made and enjoyed throughout the year, especially on Sundays as a dessert at the end of a meal. It is a very simple closed tart to prepare which contains a soft heart of custard enriched with delicious black cherries in syrup. So why is it called “pizza”? Because in ancient times, especially in southern Italy, cream-filled desserts were called “pizza”. Tradition dictates that shortcrust pastry is made with lard and, to respect it, but also to please myself, I made a shortcrust pastry with lard and butter. The taste of this sweet pizza is fantastic and in its simplicity it remains one of the desserts that I always savor with great pleasure, also because I love the combination of cream and black cherries. So I strongly advise you to save this recipe, it will become one of the most loved desserts that you can prepare on Sunday, and why not, even during the week, since it is really simple to prepare! And if you love desserts with cream and black cherries, also take a look at the Millefeuille Cake with Cream and Black Cherries , a sublime and elegant dessert to prepare for a special occasion. Well then, here is the recipe for cream and black cherry pizza always accompanied by explanations and step by step photos! Happy preparation!

Ingredients for Cream and Black Cherry Pizza

For the shortcrust pastry

• 500 gfarina 00
• 200 g sugar
• 100 g burro
• 100 g lard
• 2uova
• Half a teaspoon of baking powder for desserts
• 1 lemon (grated peel)

For the custard

• 750 ml latte
• 150 g sugar
• 3 egg yolks (large) (or 4 small)
• 45 g corn starch (maizena) (or potato starch)
• 1 lemon (peel)
• 1 bustina vanilla

To complete the cream pizza

• 100 g black cherries in syrup
• powdered sugar