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Pizza Rustica

Pizza Rustica is a traditional Italian Easter pie made with a flaky homemade crust and packed with a rich filling of ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and Italian meats. It’s the perfect balance of creamy, salty, and satisfying—a showstopper for any holiday table.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time +Cooling Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 –4 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese well drained
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup diced provolone
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup diced Italian meats prosciutto, salami, etc.
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Make crust and chill 30 minutes.
  2. Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Roll bottom crust and line deep-dish pie pan.
  4. Fill with ricotta and meat mixture.
  5. Add top crust, seal edges, and cut vents.
  6. Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F for 60–75 mins.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/pizza-rustica/

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep all ingredients cold and avoid overworking the dough.
  • Drain ricotta thoroughly to avoid soggy filling.
  • Letting the pie cool fully helps with clean slicing and deeper flavor.