The rustic cheese pie is simply good and easy to make if you use the ready-made shortcrust pastry or puff pastry. It is filled with ricotta, which you can also make at home, with sweet provolone and mozzarella, eggs, and then baked to melt the cheeses together.
The rustic cheese pie can be served on any occasion, from appetizers to main courses, accompanied by any side dish. It can also be made in other variations, with cooked ham and peas, or with ricotta and spinach.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 roll shortcrust pastry (round, or ready-made puff pastry)
- 2 cups ricotta
- 7 oz sweet provolone (or fontina)
- 7 oz mozzarella
- 3 eggs
- to taste salt and ground pepper
Steps
1 – For this rustic pie, you will need a round baking pan with a diameter of 9.5 inches or 10.2 inches.
Line it with the shortcrust pastry or puff pastry, leaving the edges open.2 – In a bowl, place the ricotta with the whole eggs, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix the mixture well.
3 – Add the provolone and mozzarella cut into small cubes and mix everything.4 – Pour the cheese mixture into the pan and level it well, then fold the edges of the pastry over the filling.
5 – Preheat the oven to 340°F and bake the rustic cheese pie for 40/45 minutes, until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly before removing it from the pan and serving.
