Best 5 Easter Pizza Piena Pie Recipes

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Easter Pizza Piena is a traditional Italian dish served during the Easter holiday. It is a savory pie filled with a variety of cheeses, meats, and vegetables. The dough is made with flour, water, yeast, and salt. The filling is typically made with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, salami, pepperoni, ham, and eggs. The pie is then baked in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is melted and bubbly.

There are many different recipes for Easter Pizza Piena, and the ingredients and methods can vary depending on the region of Italy. Some recipes call for a simple filling of ricotta cheese and eggs, while others include a variety of meats, vegetables, and cheeses. The pie can also be made with a variety of different doughs, including a traditional yeast-based dough, a flaky puff pastry dough, or a crispy phyllo dough.

No matter which recipe you choose, Easter Pizza Piena is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Here are some of the most popular Easter Pizza Piena recipes:

* **Traditional Easter Pizza Piena:** This recipe uses a simple filling of ricotta cheese and eggs. The pie is then baked in a yeast-based dough.
* **Easter Pizza Piena with Meat:** This recipe includes a variety of meats, such as salami, pepperoni, and ham. The pie is then baked in a yeast-based dough.
* **Easter Pizza Piena with Vegetables:** This recipe includes a variety of vegetables, such as spinach, artichokes, and mushrooms. The pie is then baked in a yeast-based dough.
* **Easter Pizza Piena with Cheese:** This recipe includes a variety of cheeses, such as ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmigiano-reggiano cheese. The pie is then baked in a yeast-based dough.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA RUSTICA (EASTER PIE)



Pizza Rustica (Easter Pie) image

A deep-dish cousin to quiche that's packed with Italian deli meats and cheeses like prosciutto, pepperoni, soppressata, mozzarella and provolone, this rich pie, also called Easter pie, is traditionally made on Good Friday and served on the holiday to celebrate the end of Lent. This version came to The Times from Carlo's Bakery, in Hoboken, N.J., of "Cake Boss" fame, and it is the only savory item the bakery makes. It's typically eaten at room temperature, but the staff at Carlo's enjoys it warm right out of the oven.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, casseroles, pies and tarts, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield One 10-by-15-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound chilled salted butter, cut into large pieces
5 large eggs, beaten
12 ounces prosciutto, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces boiled ham, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces pepperoni, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces soppressata, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces mozzarella, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces provolone, in 1/4-inch dice
2 pounds ricotta
4 ounces grated pecorino Romano
10 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten, for brushing crust

Steps:

  • For the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 6 cups flour and the salt. Using a pastry cutter, large fork, or two knives, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and knead for 1 minute. Add about 1 1/4 cups ice water, a little at a time, to form a cohesive dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it forms a large smooth ball, about 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • For the filling: Mix the meats, cheeses, the 10 eggs and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Divide the dough into two pieces: two-thirds for the bottom crust and one-third for the top. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger portion of the dough into a rectangle to line the bottom and sides of a 10-by-15-inch glass baking dish, with some overhang. Add the filling and smooth it lightly. Moisten the edges of the dough with a little water.
  • Roll out the remaining dough to cover the top of the dish with some overhang. Trim off excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Poke several sets of holes across the top with a fork. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush top and edges with the beaten egg, then return to the oven until golden brown, another 45 minutes. Let pie cool completely before serving.

PIZZAGAINA {PIZZA CHIENA, PIZZA RUSTICA, PIZZA PIENA}



Pizzagaina {Pizza Chiena, Pizza Rustica, Pizza Piena} image

Pizzagaina or Pizza Rustica is a tall, rich Italian rustic ham, salami and cheese pie with pizza crust traditional for Easter time.

Provided by Italian Recipe Book

Categories     Bread     Pizza

Number Of Ingredients 13

500 g flour ((17.5 oz))
1 cup water
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more to grease the pan
1 tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
500 g ricotta ((17.5 oz))
5 oz Provolone cheese
5 oz Salami
5 oz Ham
5 oz Parmesan
2 oz Pecorino
4-5 eggs
Salt (, pepper to taste)

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Egg flour, extra virgin olive. Knead well by hand or using a mixer. Lastly add salt.
  • Let rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
  • Cut all the meats and the cheese into cubes. In a bowl beat the eggs with a bit of salt and pepper. Remember cold cuts already contain salt. Add salami and cheese to the egg mix.
  • Grease and flour a round baking pan with high edges.
  • Divide the dough in 2 pieces (one slightly larger than the other).
  • Roll a larger piece approx 1/4 inch thick. Arrange in the pan.
  • Now pour the filling and cover with another layer of dough. Make sure to close the edges perfectly, in order to prevent the egg mixture from spilling. With a sharp knife, cut the excess dough from around the brim of the pan. Fold the edges inside.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for at least 50-70 minutes. Let cool completely.

EASTER PIZZA PIENA PIE



Easter Pizza Piena Pie image

This delicious recipe, perfect for Easter gatherings, is courtesy of sisters Gerry DiSanto and Nina Scavone.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes one 13 3/4-by-9 1/2-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pizza Piena Dough
8 large eggs
2 pounds fresh ricotta cheese
7 ounces sweet Italian dry sausage, very finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound fresh unsalted mozzarella cheese, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 large egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out larger disk of dough into an 1/8-inch thick rectangle about 19 by 15 inches. Fit into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish leaving a 1-inch overhang; set aside.
  • Roll out second smaller disk of dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut four 15-by-1-inch strips; set aside. Cut remaining dough into three 11-by-1-inch strips; set aside.
  • Place eggs and ricotta in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix until well combined. Add sausage, parmesan, mozzarella, pepper, and parsley; continue mixing until well combined. Pour mixture over dough in baking dish.
  • With the long end of the baking dish facing you, place the three 11-inch strips of dough vertically over the top of the filling, spacing evenly apart. Starting in the middle, weave one of the 15-inch strips over and under the vertical strips (folding back every other vertical strip makes this easier). Continue weaving the remaining three 15-inch strips until lattice is complete. Fold over the overhanging pieces of dough and press with a fork to seal.
  • Brush dough with egg yolk and transfer to oven. Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Serve warm.

EASTER SAVORY PIE (PIZZA RUSTICA) RECIPE BY TASTY



Easter Savory Pie (Pizza Rustica) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: warm water, sugar, olive oil, instant yeast, all-purpose flour, salt, large eggs, ricotta cheese, fresh parsley, grated pecorino romano, ham, pepperoni, provolone cheese, salami, prosciutto, bread crumbs, large egg

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon instant yeast
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
10 large eggs
16 oz ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 oz grated pecorino romano
8 oz ham, boiled, cubed
8 oz pepperoni, cubed
8 oz provolone cheese, cubed
8 oz salami, hard, cubed
4 oz prosciutto, chopped
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, olive oil, and instant yeast.
  • Add the flour and salt, and mix the dough together with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball. Then knead the dough for 1 minute, or until it feels smooth and springy.
  • Cover the dough in the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, add 10 eggs, ricotta, parsley, and Pecorino Romano. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
  • Add the ham, pepperoni, provolone, hard salami, prosciutto, and bread crumbs. Fold in the cubed meats and cheeses. The texture should be thick and slightly wet.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, dump it onto a floured surface, knead for 2 minutes, and shape it into a ball. Roll the dough out to a rough circle, about ¼-inch (½-cm) thick.
  • With a pizza cutter or knife, cut out a large disc that is 2 inches (5-cm) wider than a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan or round baking dish. With the rest of the dough, cut thick strips about 9 inches (23-cm) long and 1 inch (2 cm) thick.
  • Transfer the dough disc into the springform pan or baking dish. Gently press the dough against the bottom and sides of the pan, allowing the excess to hang over the sides.
  • Pour the egg, cheese, and meat mixture into the pan. Pack the filling down and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Weave the strips of dough on top to create a decorative pattern. Trim any excess dough, then fold and crimp the edges. Brush the top with egg wash.
  • Bake the pizza rustica for 2 hours, or until the filling is cooked through and the pizza dough has browned.
  • Let the the pizza rustica cool completely. Remove from the pan. Chill in the refrigerator overnight on a wire rack.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SPECIAL ITALIAN EASTER PIZZA



Special Italian Easter Pizza image

My college roommate's family made this every Easter and sent a whole pie to us. I loved it and asked for a recipe but was told I could not have it. So I tweaked a few recipes I found myself, and my final result is a dish that was better than the original recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by Brandi Rose

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
olive oil
1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
½ pound sliced mozzarella cheese
½ pound sliced cooked ham
½ pound sliced provolone cheese
½ pound sliced salami
½ pound sliced pepperoni
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 eggs, beaten
1 egg
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Cook and stir Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the sausage into crumbles as it cooks, until well browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease; set sausage aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Oil the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan with olive oil.
  • Cut 1/3 of the dough off the loaf and set aside under a cloth. Form the remaining 2/3 dough into a ball and roll into a 14-inch circle on a floured work surface.
  • Line the springform pan with rolled dough, allowing dough to hang over the edge by 2 inches all around.
  • Layer half the cooked Italian sausage, half the mozzarella cheese, half the ham, half the provolone cheese, half the salami, and half the pepperoni into the pie crust.
  • Spoon and spread half the ricotta cheese over the layers of meat and cheeses.
  • Sprinkle half the Parmesan cheese over the ricotta.
  • Pour half the 8 beaten eggs over the layers; continue layering the remaining meats, sliced cheeses, ricotta cheese, and then Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour remaining beaten eggs over the last layer of Parmesan cheese.
  • Roll out remaining piece of bread dough to a circle about 12 inches in diameter; lay the piece over the pie to form the top crust. Roll and pinch the bottom crust overhang over the top crust to seal in the filling.
  • Beat 1 egg with water in a small bowl; brush the top of the pie with egg wash.
  • Bake pie in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set, 50 to 60 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the middle of the crust should come out without raw egg.
  • Allow pie to cool in the pan for at least 25 minutes before releasing the spring and removing pie from the pan. Transfer to a serving platter and cut into wedges for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 283.5 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 45.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 2090.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and semolina flour.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Do not overwork the dough, as this will make it tough.
  • Be sure to let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.
  • For a cheesy filling, use a combination of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  • You can add your favorite toppings to the pizza, such as sliced hard-boiled eggs, cooked sausage, or vegetables.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature so that the crust gets crispy.

Conclusion:

Pizza Piena is a delicious and festive Easter dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its crispy crust, cheesy filling, and colorful toppings, this pizza is a showstopper. So next time you're looking for a special way to celebrate Easter, give Pizza Piena a try.

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