Suffice it to say that this savoury snack has nothing at all to do with the sweet cheesecake that non-Maltesers are familiar with. How to describe it in words that convey all this morsel\u2019s exquisite flavours, from the crispy exterior to the delightfully gooey filling?<\/p>\n
Put simply, the Maltese pastizz is a pastry that is traditionally filled with ricotta (sheep\u2019s) cheese or with a pea and mince concoction. Served in a paper bag, and so delightfully cheap, it has keep entire families sated and nourished in difficult times. Nowadays it is considered a treat enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, and you will find that pretty much every coffee-shop, every corner takeout and even some restaurants will serve a version of the famous pastizz.<\/p>\n
Nowadays, the varieties on offer have expanded considerably from the very basic pea or ricotta fillings \u2013 the hip places are experimenting with fancy ingredients such as truffles and pork, or even a sweet variety involving chocolate and strawberries, and vegans and vegetarians are likely to find pastizz options as well.<\/p>\n
But if it\u2019s the traditional Maltese pastizz you\u2019re after, then we suggest heading to one of the island\u2019s iconic eateries to sample the real deal. Serkin, in Rabat, is one such place and you\u2019re likely to manage to get your hands on \u2018tu\u017c\u017cana rkotta u sitta pi\u017celli\u2019<\/em> \u2013 literally at any time of day or night. In case you\u2019re wondering, this translates to a dozen ricotta and half a dozen pea pastizzi<\/em> \u2013 because buying just one pastizz<\/em> is impossible! Moreish is an understatement.<\/p>\n The downside to this divine invention? With a pastry that\u2019s high in fat and fillings that are equally decadent, this is not the healthiest snack around, but enjoyed as a treat it is really unmisseable. Moreover, you are guaranteed to have your tastebuds satisfied for a cheaply as \u20ac1. What other delicacy can stake this claim?<\/p>\n Finally, if you prefer some fancy nosh, do check out the modernised \u2013 sometimes deconstructed \u2013versions\u00a0 that some fine restaurants serve. They may not be the traditional pastizz<\/em>, but they certainly taste just as amazing![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”flickity_static_height_style” images=”6072,6077,6082,6087″ flickity_spacing=”default” flickity_controls=”pagination” flickity_overflow=”hidden” flickity_wrap_around=”wrap” flickity_box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” onclick=”link_no”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1632315187765{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none”…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6072,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,13,12],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6071","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-culture","8":"category-experience","9":"category-food"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n