RUSTIC PUMPKIN PIE, a perfect main dish for dinner, easy and quick to prepare, with simple and delicious autumn ingredients.
You know when you crave something tasty, easy, and impressive on the table? Well, the rustic pumpkin pie is the answer! I made it for a dinner with friends: I wanted a main dish that was different from the usual, autumnal and with that homemade touch that puts everyone in a good mood.
The smell of pumpkin cooking in the oven is irresistible, and the combination with puff pastry or shortcrust makes it crispy on the outside and soft inside. A perfect main dish for dinner, which also works as a delicious appetizer to serve in slices.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry
- 1 lb pumpkin
- 5 oz speck
- 3/4 oz walnuts
- 1/2 Tropea red onion
Steps
Slice the pumpkin thinly, chop the onion, and sauté it in a large pan, then add the pumpkin and soften.
Place the puff pastry in a baking dish, add the pumpkin, slices of speck, and chopped walnuts.
Fold the pastry over the filling and bake at 356°F for 25 minutes.
Bon appétit
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RUSTIC PUMPKIN PIE
Why make the rustic pumpkin pie
It’s easy and quick, perfect even if you’re short on time.
You can serve it as a main dish, appetizer or hearty side.
It’s a great seasonal recipe, ideal in autumn and winter.
You can prepare it in advance and reheat when ready to serve.
Tasty ideas and variations
The rustic pumpkin pie is super versatile and you can personalize it every time:
With melting cheeses like gorgonzola, scamorza, or fontina.
With speck or bacon for a more savory version.
In a vegetarian version, only with vegetables and cheese.
With the addition of walnuts or pumpkin seeds, adding crunch.
When to serve it
At dinner, as a tasty and nourishing main dish.
As an autumn appetizer, cut into wedges for a buffet.
For lunch, to take to the office: it heats up in an instant.
For a dinner with friends, because everyone loves it.
Extra tips to make it special
Add a touch of rosemary or sage: they scent the pumpkin deliciously.
Try it in mini version, creating single-serving rustic pies for buffets and aperitifs.
Serve it warm with a glass of dry white wine: a winning combination.
If you want to impress guests, decorate the surface with pastry stripes for a woven effect.
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FAQ RUSTIC PUMPKIN PIE
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes! You can bake it the day before and reheat it in the oven a few minutes before serving.
What pastry should I use?
Both puff pastry and shortcrust pastry are perfect, depending on whether you want it flakier or sturdier.
Can the rustic pumpkin pie be frozen?
Sure! Freeze it after baking, ideally portioned: it will be ready in just a few minutes in the oven.
Can I make it lactose-free?
Yes, just choose lactose-free cheese and milk, the taste won’t change.
Which pumpkin is most suitable?
The delica pumpkin is perfect because it is sweet and creamy, but more common varieties are also fine.
