Italian Easter Pie – Savory Pizza Rustica
This savory Italian Easter pie, also known as Pizza Rustica, is loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and flavorful cured meats—baked between two flaky crusts for a hearty and traditional holiday dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts for top and bottom
- 2 cups ricotta cheese drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups diced Italian meats salami, prosciutto, ham
- 4 large eggs plus 1 for egg wash
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out bottom crust and place in pie dish.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, meats, eggs, herbs, and pepper.
- Pour filling into crust. Add top crust, seal edges, and cut steam vents.
- Brush with egg wash. Bake 60–75 minutes until golden and firm.
- Let cool at least 1 hour. Slice and serve.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/italian-easter-pie-savory-pizza-rustica/
Notes
- Make sure to drain the ricotta well to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- You can substitute or mix in other Italian meats like capicola, mortadella, or soppressata.
- This pie can be made a day ahead—it slices better when cooled completely and reheats well.