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Savory Robiola Cheese Ring Cake with Peas and Ham

17/11/2023

Here’s the recipe for a delicious Savory Robiola Cheese Ring Cake with Peas and Ham. This dish can be an original idea for an appetizer or a light second course, combining the sweetness of peas with the distinct flavor of ham and the creaminess of Robiola cheese.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of all-purpose flour
  • 100 g of Robiola cheese
  • 150 g of fresh or frozen peas
  • 100 g of cooked ham, diced
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of milk
  • 80 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 packet of instant yeast for savory preparations
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Butter and flour for the mold

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. In the meantime, cook the peas in boiling salted water for about 5-7 minutes if fresh, or according to package instructions if frozen. Once cooked, drain and let them cool.
  3. Take a sufficiently large bowl and start whisking the eggs with a whisk, then adding salt, pepper, and Robiola cheese. Work the mixture until it is smooth and even.
  4. Incorporate the oil and milk into the Robiola cream and continue mixing. Then, add the sifted flour and yeast, blending everything to avoid lumps.
  5. Add the now tepid peas and diced cooked ham to the mixture, stirring gently to distribute them evenly.
  6. Prepare a ring mold by greasing it with butter and dusting with a bit of flour. Remove the excess flour by turning the mold upside down and tapping lightly.
  7. Pour the mixture into the mold and level the surface with a spatula or spoon.
  8. Bake the ring cake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until it turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the ring cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before unmolding it onto a serving plate.

Fun Fact

Robiola is a soft and creamy Italian cheese, typical of the Piedmont and Lombardy regions. Its texture makes this cheese particularly suitable for mixing into baked preparations, adding creaminess and a delicate flavor to savory dishes.

Serve your Savory Robiola Cheese Ring Cake with Peas and Ham while still warm to enhance its flavors. It’s also great cold, perhaps accompanied by a fresh seasonal salad.

Savory Robiola Cheese Ring Cake with Peas and Ham