Smoked Prosciutto
Introducing our new Fiorucci Smoked Prosciutto, in a convenient, pre-sliced, resealable package!
Prosciutto
Prosciutto is Italy’s elegant expression of ham. Ours is hand-selected, hand-trimmed and carefully aged to give it a lightly salty, floral flavor. It’s as beautiful on the plate as it is on your palate.
Italian Easter Pie
This savoury ricotta pie with Smoked Prosciutto and roasted red pepper is lovely main dish for Easter Brunch or Lunch.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes (+ cooling time)
Makes: One 9” Pie
Ingredients
1 tub (1 lb) ricotta
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
3 eggs, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices Fiorucci Smoked Prosciutto (or Traditional Prosciutto), chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 pkg (14 oz) refrigerator rolled pie crusts
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir together ricotta, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in 2 eggs, one at a time. Stir in mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted pepper and Pecorino; set aside.
2. Beat remaining egg with 1 tbsp water; set aside. Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch round pie plate. Scrape filling into crust; smooth top. Lightly brush the rim of crust with the egg wash.
3. Top with remaining crust. Press along the rim to seal the two pieces of dough together. Trim the edge to 1-inch and seal by crimping edges with thumb and forefinger or with tines of fork. Cut vent holes on top. Brush with pastry with egg wash.
4. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Tip: Served with simple green salad tossed with oil and vinegar dressing.