Keto Easter Pizza Rustica Recipe

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Keto Easter Pizza Rustica
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Description

Pizza rustica, a deeply satisfying Italian Easter pie, is a celebration of rich flavors and textures, traditionally enjoyed during the festive holiday. This savory pie, brimming with eggs, cheese, and a medley of cured meats, offers a comforting and indulgent experience with every slice. Imagine a tall, impressive pie, its flaky crust giving way to a dense and flavorful filling.

Often called pizza gaina or torta Pasqualino, this dish resembles a quiche in its construction but distinguishes itself with its substantial height, necessitating a springform pan for its preparation. Like many cherished Italian recipes, pizza rustica boasts countless variations, each family holding their own time-honored version, passed down through generations. The beauty of this dish lies in its adaptability, allowing for a personalized selection of meats and cheeses to suit individual tastes.

The crust, a testament to culinary ingenuity, achieves a delightful flakiness through a carefully balanced blend of flours. The key to success lies in the incorporation of cold butter into the dry ingredients. This crucial step ensures a tender, flaky crust, while using softened butter would result in a less desirable, tougher texture.

Eggs bind the mixture together, creating a dough that is both pliable and sturdy enough to encase the generous filling. While this crust is perfect for savory applications, it can easily be adapted for sweet creations with the addition of a touch of sweetener. For this particular rendition, a combination of salami, smoked ham, and pepperoni lends a robust and savory foundation.

However, the possibilities are truly endless. Consider incorporating cooked Italian sausage, thinly sliced prosciutto, or delicate mortadella for a unique twist. The cheese component is equally versatile.

Soft and slightly creamy ricotta cheese forms the heart of the traditional filling, its delicate flavor complementing the bolder notes of the meats. Mozzarella cheese provides a mild and melty counterpoint, but feel free to experiment with other options like provolone or cheddar for a sharper flavor. Finally, a grating of parmesan cheese adds a salty, umami-rich dimension.

For those who prefer a more assertive cheese flavor, consider substituting pecorino Romano, asiago, or manchego cheese. The resulting pizza rustica is a symphony of flavors and textures, a truly memorable dish that embodies the spirit of Italian Easter celebrations.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
1 h 0 min
Total Time
1 h 45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 slice serving
C
Calories
700 Kcal

C
Carbs
7 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
2 g

P
Protein
38 g

C
Fats
58 g
Saturated Fats 30 g
Unsaturated Fats 23 g

Cholestrol 250 mg
Sodium 750 mg
Potassium 200 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    2 cup
    2.
    Coconut flour
    Coconut flour
    0.25 cup
    3.
    Psyllium Husks (Ground / Powder)
    Psyllium Husks (Ground / Powder)
    1 tbsp
    4.
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum
    1 tsp
    5.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    6.
    Butter
    Butter
    0.5 cup
    7.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    7 large
    8.
    Tap water
    Tap water
    2 tbsp
    9.
    Ricotta cheese, whole milk
    Ricotta cheese, whole milk
    300 g
    10.
    Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
    Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
    200 g
    11.
    Almond milk
    Almond milk
    0.33 cup
    12.
    Parmesan cheese
    Parmesan cheese
    0.5 cup, grated
    13.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.5 tsp
    14.
    Parsley
    Parsley
    0.25 cup, chopped
    15.
    Red onion
    Red onion
    0.25 small
    16.
    Salami
    Salami
    80 g
    17.
    Ham
    Ham
    80 g
    18.
    Pepperoni
    Pepperoni
    80 g

Instructions

    1.
    To prepare the pie dough, add the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, xanthan gum, and salt to a food processor. Blend until a uniform dry mixture forms. Cut the cold butter into 6-8 pieces and add them to the food processor.
    2.
    Pulse a few times until a rough mixture forms, similar to bread crumbs. Add 1 egg and water and pulse a few types until the dough starts coming together. Bring the dough together using a spatula and transfer it to a bowl. If it feels a little dry, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time.
    3.
    Form the dough into a ball using your hands and wrap it in cling film. Press to flatten it slightly. Place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    4.
    Prepare the filling at the end of the dough s chilling time. Preheat your oven to 180 C/375 F and grease the bottom and sides of a 9 inch (22 cm) springform pan with butter. Separate 6 eggs, placing the yolks in a large bowl and the whites in a large stand mixer s bowl.
    5.
    Beat the egg yolks until light and creamy. Add the ricotta cheese, mozzarella, almond milk, parmesan, and black pepper. Finely chop the parsley, onion, ham, salami, and pepperoni, then add them in and mix until combined.
    6.
    With the whisk attachment fitted to a stand mixer, beat the egg whites for a few minutes until stiff peaks form. Alternately you can do this with an electric hand mixer. Make sure you don t overbeat the egg whites. Otherwise, it will split and curdle.
    7.
    Add a third of the beaten egg whites to the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix it in to loosen up the mixture. Add the remaining egg whites, gently fold from the bottom, and sweep to the sides until evenly incorporated without deflating. Don t whisk or stir vigorously, as that will knock off the air from the mixture.
    8.
    Take the dough out of the fridge and place it on a piece of parchment paper. Roll it into a circle measuring 15 inches (37 cm) in diameter. Carefully transfer the parchment paper over the pan, and flip it releasing the dough into the pan
    9.
    Lightly press it along the bottom of the pan and up the sides with excess hanging out the top. Pinch the excess inwards along the sides of the pan. You don t want the crust hanging outside the edges of the pan. Otherwise, you won t be able to release the pie from the pan.
    10.
    Pour the filling into the pan over the dough and even it out using a spatula. Transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 1 hour or until the eggs are fully cooked.
    11.
    Remove from the oven and let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes. Carefully release the pan s lock and pull it upward, loosening the pie using a thin knife if needed. Let it sit for another 30 minutes before slicing it.
    12.
    Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pizza rustica into 12 slices. Garnish with parsley leaves and freshly cracked black pepper, and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.