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Italian Easter Meat Pie

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Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
6 Servings

Italian Easter Meat Pie, also known as Pizza Rustica, has been a staple in Italian Easter celebrations for generations. This stunner include View More expand_more

Italian Easter Meat Pie, also known as Pizza Rustica, has been a staple in Italian Easter celebrations for generations. This stunner includes three savory deli meats, eggs, and melty cheeses baked in a buttery crust. Traditionally made on Good Friday and enjoyed Easter Sunday, it’s a delicious way to reinvent your holiday menu and impress the entire table!

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Italian Easter Meat Pie
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Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageCooked Hot Capicola
  • 1/4 pound Carando Genoa Salami, diced1/4 pound
  • 3/4 cup Carando Pancetta, diced & rendered3/4 cup
  • 1 cup Carando Cooked Hot Capicola, diced1 cup
  • 2 Pie crust (rolled)2
  • 5 Eggs5
  • 25 oz. Ricotta cheese25 oz.
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated½ Cup
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded1 1/2 cups

Instructions


  1. Preheat the oven to 450ºF

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 4 eggs, parmesan, salami, pancetta, and capicola

  3. Lightly spray a springform pan, then place one of the pie crusts in the bottom, pressing lightly onto the bottom and sides

  4. Place the ricotta mixture in the crust, top with the remaining crust and crimp the edges to seal

  5. Cut an X-shaped vent into the center of the top crust

  6. Whisk the remaining egg with about a tablespoon of water and brush with the egg wash

  7. Place the pie in the center of the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 325ºF

  8. Bake for about 70 minutes or until golden brown

  9. Take pie out of the oven and allow to cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing the springform pan

  10. Cool for 5 more minutes and serve warm

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


  • 1/4 pound Carando Genoa Salami, diced1/4 pound
  • 3/4 cup Carando Pancetta, diced & rendered3/4 cup
  • 1 cup Carando Cooked Hot Capicola, diced1 cup
  • 2 Pie crust (rolled)2
  • 5 Eggs5
  • 25 oz. Ricotta cheese25 oz.
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated½ Cup
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded1 1/2 cups

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