Pizza Rustica (Italian Easter Pie)

[{"selector":"#anim-7de86b6a-88ae-404b-a7a3-bffb5088cd75","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-78074f19-995e-4b58-9a65-01f3000a583e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 379.02001%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-272f7ecc-009c-41b6-a921-2723b799fbdc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Get recipe

With a creamy ricotta filling studded with Italian deli meat and cheeses, all baked together inside of a buttery double crust. Typically served on Easter, but not exclusively, this Savory Ricotta Pie is sure to be the star of the show at any meal.

[{"selector":"#anim-b2436ba1-1d5f-40a7-a145-479a1d214915","keyframes":[{"offset":0,"transform":"translate3d(0, -143.09965%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.29,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.45,"transform":"translate3d(0, -40.23962158%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.61,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.71,"transform":"translate3d(0, -13.680326540000001%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.8,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.85,"transform":"translate3d(0, -5.137277435%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.92,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.96,"transform":"translate3d(0, -2.2323545399999998%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":1,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"}],"delay":0,"duration":1600,"fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c220a665-245d-4505-8fb8-51fb7237b8d0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Get recipe

KEY INGREDIENTS

[{"selector":"#anim-457fdcc5-f921-4de7-bd27-d808cfe576a7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-79c3989f-b71f-4a14-8732-627c25958bd2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-131.41024%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] PREP TIME: 25 mins – all-purpose flour – butter – eggs – Italian deli meats – ricotta cheese – mozzarella cheese – provolone cheese – sugar – salt -baking powder COOK TIME: 50 mins White Scribbled Underline Full Ingredients

Make the pie crust in the food processor.

[{"selector":"#anim-9d5932ab-0dab-40b7-9d4d-4b5fdf6f6d13","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1c90c3c-b028-4e00-b2a0-a2c775cc142b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-157.14288%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Roll out the bigger piece, and place inside of a 9" springform pan. Roll out the smaller piece, and transfer to the refrigerator to chill while assembling the filling.

[{"selector":"#anim-7d71b887-7a38-467c-9f64-2bdf3085dda1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-447a45bd-2cfe-4f9e-a32f-9e68915a6251","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-157.14288%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Add the (strained) ricotta and the eggs to a large bowl. Whisk together until well combined.

[{"selector":"#anim-86b7fe40-b74c-4159-b236-ac5508dfb14f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5d900362-177a-4fa4-b06f-cd4562fd9066","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-160.71428%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Fold in the mozzarella, provolone, and deli meats.

[{"selector":"#anim-68171995-e1db-4cf1-9a15-4db846d81fb6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4d2012d4-5c73-4670-95a1-955190f98fb4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-160.71428%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Transfer the filling to the springform pan and smooth it over.

[{"selector":"#anim-2979eabd-59ec-4d6e-94e0-ac27edaa49a6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-95559dbf-b148-480b-9e3d-5888640d348e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-160.71428%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Score the top crust with the fork in a lattice pattern by evenly pressing and dragging the fork on the pastry.

[{"selector":"#anim-a0ee25bc-a18e-4165-ba63-abd9feb9f2de","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18841b09-c464-433f-99dc-3c6552ebcd19","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-160.71428%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Transfer the top crust pastry on top of the ricotta filling. Crimp the edge of the dough together to seal the pie.

[{"selector":"#anim-5d8a8be0-b08a-4f85-879f-c12b4b484d1f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-57ec3abe-446b-4f7b-acfa-2f69735a8d62","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-160.71428%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline

Bake the pie until the top is golden and shiny and the filling has set and puffed up throughout.

[{"selector":"#anim-041b7bf6-4792-4222-8625-5886efa8b6cf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09c1316f-6b78-4902-8fc6-7aa40f888637","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-157.14288%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline Full Recipe

Find the full recipe linked below!

[{"selector":"#anim-6c90588c-f3ba-41b5-a65c-03bf83d41aef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Get the recipe!

More Easter Pie Recipes

[{"selector":"#anim-07fc3de6-782c-4be0-8c21-da95a163d043","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-478e5e41-6e6e-4183-8906-8ad2e7e8065b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-120.41666%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-39254ac6-86e8-457e-85ed-f90e97ac05ab","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":300,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8f572d92-3556-4392-9bc7-63e168296d45","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(133.11688%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":300,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-60fdbeb1-127f-4d2f-afc8-536b38c91b61","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":400,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d824dedb-42e2-4f96-952f-411fdacd62e8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(129.87013%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":400,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-025a278b-094b-4ee2-a192-4d63c52b90d6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ae874478-30b0-4144-98b8-65e12d90b975","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(131.16884%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7d7f4900-4559-47f0-b098-d20b1d2329a3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5a4ff530-13c4-4255-9946-96bedf9a2867","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-149.59998%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ba290200-3b87-4ff7-a236-6d78550d130a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a646d6f5-9485-4ebe-9005-1bd5c66a7320","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-149.59998%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-031d3fb7-69ef-45b8-be3d-2078f896716a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f42a5a89-90c7-4117-87e9-10385de06605","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-144.92752%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Scribbled Underline 2 Sweet Ricotta Pie Coconut Cream Pie Pistachio Mascarpone Pie

Follow For More Pie Recipes

Pizza Rustica (Italian Easter Pie)

With a creamy ricotta filling studded with Italian deli meat and cheeses, all baked together inside of a buttery double crust. Typically served on Easter, but not exclusively, this Savory Ricotta Pie is sure to be the star of the show at any meal.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Make the pie crust in the food processor.

MAKE PASTRY

Roll out the bigger piece, and place inside of a 9" springform pan. Roll out the smaller piece, and transfer to the refrigerator to chill while assembling the filling.

ROLL OUT PASTRY

Add the (strained) ricotta and the eggs to a large bowl. Whisk together until well combined.

MAKE THE FILLING

Fold in the mozzarella, provolone, and deli meats.

MAKE THE FILLING

Transfer the filling to the springform pan and smooth it over.

ASSEMBLE

Score the top crust with the fork in a lattice pattern by evenly pressing and dragging the fork on the pastry.

ASSEMBLE

Transfer the top crust pastry on top of the ricotta filling. Crimp the edge of the dough together to seal the pie.

ASSEMBLE

Bake the pie until the top is golden and shiny and the filling has set and puffed up throughout.

BAKE

Find the full recipe linked below!

More Easter Pie Recipes

Follow For More Pie Recipes