ITALIAN EASTER PIE /PIZZA RUSTICA (AKA "HAM PIE")
There are as many variations of this traditional dish as there are names for it (Pizza Rustica, Carnival Pie, Easter Pie and Ham Pie are just a few.) Some versions include hard boiled eggs in the filling along with the meat and cheeses, this one does not. Here is my family's version which I still make every Easter. The pastry we've always used for the crust is more like a bread dough (yeast risen), however your favorite pie crust recipe may be used as well. **Please note the different pan sizes, pan preparations, baking temperatures and baking times depending on which type of crust you choose to use. The "Prep Time" does not include the 2 hour rising time for the yeast dough crust. Note: The 2nd ingredient for the yeast dough crust should be leaf lard (or butter). Recipezaar will not accept the correction and insists on listing it as "leaves lard".
Provided by Dee514
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Directions for making and using the yeast dough crust: In a cup, mix yeast and warm water together.
- Place flour on a pastry board, add leaf lard (or butter), salt, pepper and yeast/water mixture.
- Work together well until dough forms, continue working the dough until it is elastic and smooth.
- Place dough in a deep dish, cover and allow it to rise in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in volume.
- When dough has risen, cut into 2 pieces.
- Stretch one piece to fit into a greased 9 x 2 1/2-inch round cake pan.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare filling as described below (steps #19 to #22).
- After filling the dough lined pan, stretch second piece of dough and place over the filling, pressing the edges closed.
- If there is a lot of excess dough left on the edge, carefully trim some, but leave enough to flute the sealed edge.
- (I like to brush the crust with a bit of beaten egg before baking, to give it a gloss.) Directions for using a regular pie crust dough: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare pastry and line a 10 inch pie pan.
- Prick dough with a fork, and sprinkle with a bit of flour.
- Prepare filling as described below (steps #19 to #22).
- Pour mixture into pastry lined pie tin and cover with top crust.
- Leave about a 1/2 to 3/4-inch overhang.
- Fold dough under and back, and flute edge.
- Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Directions for making the Filling: Cut sausage into small pieces (or remove from casings and crumble), place in frying pan and brown lightly in 2 Tablespoons of water.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, salt and pepper; add eggs one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon after each addition.
- Add cooked sausage, prosciutto, ham, parsley and grated cheese to ricotta mixture.
- Blend well.
- Fill dough lined pan with mixture.
- Directions for Baking: For Regular Pie Crust: Bake the pie for 15 minutes in preheated (400°) oven, lower oven temperature to 325°F and continue baking for 45-50 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and let pie "settle" for about 10 minutes before slicing if you are going to serve it warm; otherwise let pie cool and refrigerate when cooled.
- Pie can be served either warm or cold.
- Slices can be reheated in the microwave.
- For Yeast Dough Crust: Bake the pie in a preheated 375°F oven for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let pie "settle" for about 10 minutes before slicing if you are going to serve it warm; otherwise let pie cool and refrigerate when cooled.
- Pie can be served either warm or cold.
- Slices can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1295.5, Fat 82.5, SaturatedFat 34.2, Cholesterol 304.3, Sodium 2181.5, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 64.8
ITALIAN SAVORY RUSTIC PIE
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a 7 or 8 inch (18 - 20 centimeter) pie/cake pan.
- ** If you want to make your own dough you can use this recipe, the pinch of sugar may be eliminated. Easy Homemade Pie Dough or Savory Pie Dough
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN EASTER PIE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and water; set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour and salt and pulse a couple of times. Add the chilled butter and pulse about 10 times until pea-size pieces remain. Add the egg mixture and pulse 15 to 20 times until a dough ball forms. Place the dough ball on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 balls, wrap each ball with plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- For the filling: While the dough is resting, whisk together the ricotta cheese, salt, some pepper and 6 of the eggs in a medium bowl and set aside. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add the oil and brown the sausage, breaking up the pieces while it's cooking, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the sausage on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving behind any fat. Add the asparagus and cook until beginning to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter.
- On a well-floured counter, roll out each dough ball into a thin 14-inch circle. Cover one circle with plastic wrap until ready to use. Loosely roll the other dough circle around a rolling pin and unroll over the prepared cake pan, letting the excess hang over the side. Press the dough gently into the sides of the pan so there is no gap between the pan and the dough. Shingle the salami over the bottom of the dough, creating an even layer. Then, add the asparagus in an even layer on top of the salami. Next, add half of the egg mixture and spread it out evenly, then top with the capicola in an even layer. Layer in the sausage and top with the remaining egg mixture, then finally the provolone cheese.
- Whisk the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the outside rim of the dough with the egg wash. Add the remaining dough circle to the top of the pie and cut off the excess dough. Press both circles together to create a seal. Brush the remaining egg wash over the entire top and slice a couple slits in the top of the pie. Bake until golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
PIZZA GAIN AKA PIZZAGAINA, PIZZA RUSTICA, ITALIAN EASTER HAM PIE
This is my Grandmother's recipe for Pizza Gain (AKA PizzaGaina, Pizza Gaina, Pizza Rustica, Italian Easter Ham Pie, Italian Ham Pie, Easter Pizza, Pizza Chiena, etc.). There are many varieties out there depending on the region of Italy you are from. My family makes it in their traditional style from their village in Naples (Napoli) Italy. There are some areas that use sausage or hard boiled eggs, this one does not. This is also the recipe for a very large pie. I make it in my roasting pan without the rack in it. It is meant to be divied up & shared. I give a hunk to about 6 different people. The story, as its been told to me, is that during Lent & the 40 days of fasting... this Pizza Gaina was made by the Italian women on Good Friday as an abundance of meat & richness that was abstained during Lent. It was prepared, cooked, and chilled on Good Friday, but could not be cut & eaten before noon on Easter Saturday. Although some people serve it on Easter Sunday. Many Easter dishes were made in advance so the local Priest could come and Bless the prepared foods for the Feast of Easter. My family would all gather at my Grandparents house on Saturday & enjoy it together with our Aunts, Uncles, & cousins. It's a tradition that I'm glad to continue to keep those memories going. You can make your own pizza dough for this or purchase it. I sometime buy it at our local pizzeria. This is served chilled. When heated, becomes runny. Also, I cut up all the meats & mozzarella the night before so it's ready to go Friday. I also put a heat-proof oven liner on my bottom rack in case anything oozes out. * Want to specify almost everything is cubed or cut to little slices cubed... Also, please read the ingredients thoroughly, like the capicola is the HOT capicola, proscuittini isn't listed so I made the notation... etc. ** See photos for stages of preparation from start to finish ** Also, for ingredients, I was able to find all of the meats, fresh basket cheese, and fresh mozzarella at the deli-counter in my local supermarket and they are also found in Italian Specialty Shops or Deli's.
Provided by BlondieItaliana
Categories Savory Pies
Time 3h30m
Yield 28-32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cube ham meat. Cut sliced meat by rolling & slicing or cutting with scissors. Cube mozzarella. In very large bowl, add ricotta & basket cheese. Add 15 eggs. Hand stir with whisk. Add 3 heaping tablespoons Grated cheese - then stir in the cubed meat and cheese.
- Brush pan with oil then melted butter. Roll out & lay dough. Add cheese/meat mixture. Add top layer of dough and pinch bottom & top dough seams together tightly.
- Brush top with oil then egg. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Make Easter Cross with large fork to vent. Bless.
- Bake 375º x 10 min then 350º x 60 min then 325º x 30-45 minute.
- Remove from oven. Brush top with melted butter. Cool 2-3 hours Turn upside down overnight on large board. Cover pizza tightly with paper towel, foil, & dish-towel. Refrigerate. Serve noon or later on Easter Saturday.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 179.8, Sodium 1060.2, Carbohydrate 2.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 27.1
ITALIAN EASTER PIE | PIZZA RUSTICA
This Italian Easter meat pie is also know as pizza rustica. This hearty ricotta and meat pie is customarily served at Easter, but it is a delicious meal anytime of the year.
Provided by Angela Allison
Categories Main Course
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, combine the flour, cold cubed butter, olive oil, egg, and salt. Pulse just until the mixture is combined; it should resemble coarse sand. With the food processor running, pour 4 tablespoons of cold water in and mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap. Dump the dough on to the plastic wrap and press together into a disk shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the filling ingredients, and mix until combined. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide the dough into two pieces: two-thirds for the bottom crust and one-third for the top crust. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger piece of dough into a circular shape. Carefully place the dough in a greased springform pan and line the insides and bottom with it. You can use any scrap pieces to fill in the gaps in the pan.
- Pour the ricotta filling into the crust. Use a spatula to smooth and even it out.
- Roll out the remaining pie crust into a circle. Place it over top of the ricotta filling. Trim any excess overhang and use the side crust to roll over the top crust of the pie. Brush the pie with a beaten egg and make a small "x" shape in the middle of the pie to allow steam to escape.
- Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for about 75 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let cool for five minutes before removing the collar; let sit for another 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
DEEP-DISH ITALIAN CHEESE PIE
Also known as torta rustica, this glorious deep-dish pie is made with a variety of Italian-style ingredients and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Roll 1 pastry sheet into 16-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Press lightly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray, extending edge of pastry over top edge of pan.
- Mix 4 eggs and all remaining ingredients except peppers; spread half onto bottom of pastry crust. Top with peppers and remaining cheese mixture.
- Roll remaining pastry surface to 12-inch circle. Cut out 9-inch circle; place over filling. Pinch edges of pastry together to seal. Cut pastry trimmings into desired shape with small cookie cutter; arrange on top crust. Beat remaining egg; brush onto crust. Place pan on baking sheet.
- Bake 40 min. or until golden brown. Cool 30 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen crust; carefully remove rim.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
More about "italian cheese rustica pie food"
THE BEST ITALIAN MEAT PIE RECIPE (PIZZA RUSTICA)
From finedininglovers.com
PIZZA RUSTICA – EASTER PIE | KITCHEN NOSTALGIA
From kitchennostalgia.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE (PIZZA GAIN, A.K.A. PIZZA RUSTICA) | SAVEUR
From saveur.com
EASTER PIZZA RUSTICA RECIPE - WHAT'S COOKIN' ITALIAN STYLE …
From whatscookinitalianstylecuisine.com
ITALIAN PIE (PIZZA RUSTICA) | PIZZA RECIPES | SBS FOOD
From sbs.com.au
PIZZA RUSTICA | ITALIAN FOOD FOREVER
From italianfoodforever.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE - BROWN EYED BAKER
From browneyedbaker.com
SAVOURY TART WITH SILVERBEET | PIE RECIPES | SBS FOOD
From sbs.com.au
ITALIAN EASTER PIE (PIZZA RUSTICA) – A COALCRACKER IN THE …
From acoalcrackerinthekitchen.com
ITALIAN MEAT PIE RECIPE - FOOD REPUBLIC
From foodrepublic.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE | TASTY KITCHEN: A HAPPY RECIPE …
From tastykitchen.com
ITALIAN RUSTICA - RECIPES - COOKS.COM
From cooks.com
ITALIAN RUSTIC FISH PIE RECIPE - COOKING INDEX
From cookingindex.com
PIZZA RUSTICA (ITALIAN EASTER PIE RECIPE) - MANGIA BEDDA
From mangiabedda.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE | PIZZA RUSTICA | HUFFPOST LIFE
From huffpost.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE RUSTICA : OPTIMAL RESOLUTION LIST - BESTDOGWIKI
From recipeschoice.com
PIZZA RUSTICA (ITALIAN EASTER PIE) - EVERYDAY PIE
From everydaypie.com
PIZZA RUSTICA – ITALIAN HAM AND EGG PIE RECIPE
From greatitalianchefs.com
PIZZA RUSTICA OR ITALIAN EASTER PIE - ITALIAN-AMERICANS.COM
From italian-americans.com
PIZZA RUSTICA (ITALIAN EASTER PIE) - MY SEQUINED LIFE
From mysequinedlife.com
HAM AND CHEESE PIZZA RUSTICA RECIPE - FOOD NEWS
From foodnewsnews.com
PIZZA RUSTICA (ITALIAN EASTER PIE) - PIECRUST & PASTA
From piecrustandpasta.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE (PIZZA RUSTICA) - FEELING FOODISH
From feelingfoodish.com
ITALIAN PIZZA RUSTICA RECIPE (EASTER PIE) - THE FRESH COOKY
From thefreshcooky.com
PIZZA RUSTICA RECIPE (ITALIAN EASTER PIE) | KITCHN
From thekitchn.com
PIZZA RUSTICA – EASTER MEAT & CHEESE PIE – FOOD WISHES | IS PIZZA …
From mybakingdom.com
PIZZA RUSTICA - TRADITIONAL ITALIAN EASTER PIE WITH EGGS
From christinascucina.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE AKA PIZZA RUSTICA - FOOD.COM
From pinterest.com
PIZZA GIANA RUSTICA - ITALIAN SAVOURY EASTER PIE - XOXOBELLA
From xoxobella.com
ITALIAN RICOTTA HAM PIE - RECIPES - COOKS.COM
From cooks.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE | PIZZA RUSTICA - ITALIAN FOOD
From cfood.org
PIZZA RUSTICA (ITALIAN EASTER PIE) BY EMILY - FOODRHYTHMS
From foodrhythms.com
EASY EASTER RUSTICA PIE RECIPE - FOOD HOUSE
From foodhousehome.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE AKA PIZZA RUSTICA - FOOD.COM
From pinterest.com
ITALIAN EASTER PIE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE PIZZA RUSTICA
From realsimple.com
PIZZAGAINA RECIPE | PIZZA RUSTICA | PIZZA GAIN | ITALIAN EASTER HAM …
From pinterest.ca
ITALIAN CHEESE RUSTICA PIE RECIPES
From tfrecipes.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love