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Pizza Rustica

This Pizza Rustica (also known as Italian Easter Pie) is a hearty, indulgent dish made with a buttery homemade crust and stuffed with a flavorful mix of Italian meats and cheeses. It's a celebratory bake that brings warmth, nostalgia, and bold flavor to any holiday table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chill Time + Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:
  • 1 pound all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 pound butter cold
  • milk as much as needed
For the Filling:
  • 1 pound basket cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 pound provolone – sharp
  • 1/4 pound mozzarella
  • 4 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto
  • 1/4 pound sopressata
  • 1/4 pound mortadella
  • fresh black pepper as desired
  • 1 large egg for the egg wash

Method
 

  1. Prepare dough in a mixer: blend flour, salt, and butter until absorbed.
  2. Add eggs and just enough milk to form a dough. Let rest.
  3. Mix filling ingredients: dice meats and cheeses, then stir with ricotta, eggs, pecorino, and pepper.
  4. Roll out ⅔ of dough and line a greased 9” springform pan. Fill with mixture.
  5. Roll remaining dough and cut strips to make lattice top. Brush with egg wash.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/pizza-rustica-2/

Notes

  • You can substitute basket cheese with well-drained ricotta if needed.
  • This pie is delicious warm, room temp, or even cold from the fridge the next day.