Pizza Rustica – Classic Italian Easter Pie
A rich and hearty Italian Easter pie filled with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and savory cured meats—baked in a golden crust and served warm or cold, it’s a timeless holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts for top and bottom
- 2 cups ricotta cheese drained if watery
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups chopped Italian meats ham, salami, prosciutto
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped parsley optional
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out bottom crust and place in pie pan.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, meats, eggs, parsley, and pepper.
- Fill pie shell with mixture. Top with second crust. Seal edges and cut steam slits.
- Brush with egg wash. Bake 60–75 minutes until golden.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy warm or cold.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/pizza-rustica-classic-italian-easter-pie/
Notes
Drain the ricotta cheese well to avoid a soggy filling.
You can customize the meats with your favorites—try spicy soppressata or mortadella.
This pie tastes even better the next day—perfect for make-ahead Easter brunches.