Caprese savory pie

I will be happy to help you with the recipe for the Caprese savory pie, a dish that combines the flavors of the island of Capri with the form of a rustic pie. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of brisée dough or ready-made puff pastry
• 250g of buffalo mozzarella
• 2-3 ripe tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dried oregano (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Unroll the brisée pastry and lay it in a round savory pie dish, leaving the parchment paper under the dough. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
3. Cut the buffalo mozzarella into slices and let it drain well to remove excess liquid.
4. Slice the tomatoes not too thinly as well.
5. Place a layer of mozzarella slices on the bottom of the brisée pastry, then cover them with a layer of tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the basil leaves torn by hand and, if desired, a bit of dried oregano.
7. Repeat the layers until the pie is filled, ideally finishing with a layer of tomatoes.
8. Drizzle the surface with extra virgin olive oil.
9. Bake the Caprese savory pie for about 25-30 minutes or until it is golden and the pastry is cooked.
10. Once ready, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

The Caprese savory pie can be enjoyed both hot and cold and is perfect for a summer meal, even to take on a picnic. And if you feel like experimenting, you could enrich it with anchovies or prosciutto for an extra savory touch. Or, for a more Mediterranean and rustic variant, you could add black olives or capers.