Savory Pie with Ricotta and Speck

The savory pie with ricotta and speck is a tasty and fairly simple dish to prepare. Perfect for a light meal or as an appetizer during a dinner with friends. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of brisée dough or puff pastry
• 250 g of ricotta
• 100 g of speck, sliced
• 2 eggs
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of chopped chives (or other aromatic herb to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Butter or oil to grease the pan

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with eggs until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix well.
4. Cut the speck into strips and fold it into the ricotta mixture.
5. Grease a quiche pan (or use parchment paper) and roll out the brisée or puff pastry, pressing the edges well.
6. Pour the ricotta and speck filling onto the pastry base.
7. Fold the edges of the pastry inward on themselves if you used brisée, or leave a free edge if you used puff pastry.
8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the pastry is cooked.
9. Let it cool down a bit before serving.

Fun Facts

This savory pie can be varied in many ways, for instance by adding wrung-out spinach, mushrooms, or by replacing speck with other types of cold cuts, such as cooked or raw ham. It can be served both hot and at room temperature, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.