Italian Easter Pie Ricotta Salami (Printable)

Classic Italian savory pie featuring creamy ricotta and diced salami in a tender crust.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Filling

06 - 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese, well drained
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
10 - 1 1/2 cups diced Italian salami
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Finishing

16 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch springform or deep pie pan with butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and cold water gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
03 - Roll out two-thirds of the chilled pastry and carefully line the prepared pan, leaving excess overhang along the edges.
04 - In a large bowl, combine drained ricotta, eggs, heavy cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano, mozzarella, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Fold in diced salami until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Pour the ricotta filling into the pastry-lined pan and smooth the surface. Roll out remaining pastry and cut into strips. Arrange strips in a lattice pattern over the filling. Trim excess pastry and crimp edges to seal.
06 - Brush the lattice strips and crimped edges with beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
07 - Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is set. If edges brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's impressive enough to be your Easter showstopper but honestly easier to pull off than it looks.
  • The filling tastes luxurious and rich without demanding anything exotic or hard to find at your regular grocery store.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, which is rare for pastry-based dishes and makes entertaining so much less stressful.
02 -
  • Draining your ricotta is non-negotiable because even a little extra moisture will make your filling soupy and the crust will never crisp up properly.
  • Don't skip the resting period for the dough because it truly does transform how the pastry bakes, making it tender and flaky instead of tough and dense.
03 -
  • Keep your pastry ingredients cold from start to finish because that's genuinely what separates a flaky, delicate crust from a dense, disappointing one.
  • If your lattice isn't perfect, remember that rustic and real always looks better and tastes exactly the same as something magazine-worthy, and your guests will care only about how delicious it is.
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