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I never really appreciated the name "Pusties" for these Utica Italian delicacies. The word just doesn't sound appealing however, the little pastries look and taste a lot better than their abbreviated name. In our book, A Taste of Utica , there are seven recipes for Pusties: Pages 153, 165, 166, 200, 201, 202, and 203. All very similar and I have detailed only a few. Buy the book, at Taste of Utica (Lulu) and make your choice. I used the first recipe, "Pastaciotti (Pusties)” by Peter Notaro (page 153).   Makes 24 Pusties. Notes of caution: 1. Use mini-tart pans. 2. [...]