Italian Easter Pie
Italian Easter Pie is a rich and savory pie filled with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and Italian meats baked inside a flaky homemade crust. Perfect for Easter gatherings and holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 slices
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling:
15 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
2 ounces shredded parmesan
4 large eggs, beaten
6 ounces ham, diced
2 ounces salami, chopped
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
For Brushing:
1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
1. Combine flour, butter, olive oil, egg, salt, and cold water to make the crust dough.
2. Wrap dough and chill for 1 hour.
3. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, ham, salami, prosciutto, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
5. Roll out bottom crust and fit into a springform pan.
6. Add filling and smooth the top evenly.
7. Roll out remaining dough and place over filling.
8. Seal edges and cut a vent hole in the center.
9. Brush top crust with beaten egg.
10. Bake at 425°F briefly, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 75 minutes.
11. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Chill the dough well for easier rolling.
Allow pie to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner pieces.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
This pie tastes great warm or cold the next day.
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/italian-easter-pie/