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Pizza Rustica (Italian Easter Pie)
Pizza Rustica Recipe (Traditional Italian Easter Pie)- Combining cheeses and meats in a buttery crust makes this dish incredibly satisfying and comforting. It's a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. It's not an Italian Easter Sunday without this delicious family recipe!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rest time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 recipe All-Butter Pie Crust Recipe this will make a top and bottom crust
For the Filling:
- 1 16-ounce contaner whole milk ricotta cheese drained
- 1 cup mozzarella or provolone cheese cubed
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- ½ cup prosciutto cut into small pieces
- ½ cup salami cut into strips
- 1 cup smoked ham cubed
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Dough: Follow the recipe instructions and divide the dough onto a lightly floured surface into two equal parts. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella or provolone, Pecorino Romano or parmesan, prosciutto, salami, ham, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out one half and line the bottom and sides of a greased 8-inch springform pan. Spoon the filling into the pie crust. Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the filling. Seal the edges and crimp if desired. Brush with egg wash and cut slits on the top for venting.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza rustica to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. It's traditionally served at room temperature or slightly warm.
- Enjoy your delicious Italian Pizza Rustica!
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Notes
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Mix the dough until it comes together. Overworking the dough can lead to a more rigid crust.
- Allow the Dough to Rest: Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for an hour. This allows the gluten to relax and results in a more tender crust.
- Don't over-salt, as the deli meats are salty.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Mix the dough until it comes together. Overworking the dough can lead to a more rigid crust.
- Allow the Dough to Rest: Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for an hour. This allows the gluten to relax and results in a more tender crust.
Nutrition Information
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.