Authentic Pizza Rustica Recipe
A show-stopping savory Italian pie traditionally served for Easter, featuring a rich, buttery crust and a decadent meat and cheese filling.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ cup cold butter, cubed (one stick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold water
15 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about a cup)
2 ounces shredded parmesan (about ¼ cup)
4 large eggs, beaten
6 ounces ham, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
2 ounces salami, chopped (about ½ cup)
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped (about ½ a cup)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine flour, butter, olive oil, egg, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
2. Add cold water with the motor running until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a springform pan.
4. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, 4 eggs, ham, salami, prosciutto, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
5. Roll out 2/3 of the dough to line the bottom and sides of the springform pan.
6. Pour filling into the crust and smooth the top.
7. Roll out the remaining 1/3 of dough, place on top, and seal the edges by rolling the bottom crust over the top.
8. Brush with beaten egg and cut an ‘X’ in the center.
9. Place in oven and immediately lower heat to 350°F. Bake for 75 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool for 5 minutes, remove collar, then rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can make the dough up to 24 hours in advance. This pie is incredible served warm, but many traditionalists prefer it at room temperature the next day!
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