Pizza Rustica

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 pastry for double-crust pie
• 1 lb whole milk ricotta cheese (strain to remove excess moisture)
• 8 ounces farmer cheese
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced (not shredded)
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
• 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 lb genoa salami, sliced thick and diced
• 1/4 lb prosciutto, cut into small pieces
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 pastry dough - line a deep baking dish or 10 inch spring-form pan with half of the pie crust.
• 2 mix ricotta, farmers cheese, mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a large bowl. fold in eggs, salami, ham, salt and pepper. pour into pastry lined dish/pan. top with remaining crust and seal the edges. prick the top with a fork.
• 3 brush top of pastry dough with egg wash.
• 4 bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 45 minutes on bottom rack, then move to a top rack for 5-10 minuntes more or until top is golden brown. cool a bit before serving, can be served warm or at room temperature.