Cheese Pie with Broccoli and Ricotta
A delicate and hearty delicious pie. Sifted farmer's cheese can be used as an alternative to ricotta, and cauliflower can be used instead of broccoli. The recipe is for 6-8 servings.
- Total cooking time
- not set
- Number of servings
- 6
- Recipe difficulty
- 3 / 5
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- egg 1
- butter 50 g
- flour 200-250 g
- baking powder 1 tsp
- salt 1 tsp
- broccoli 300 g
- ricotta 250 g
- eggs 2
- cheese 250 g
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preparing the dough
Step 1 of 12
Combine the egg with softened butter.
Step 2 of 12
Stir in the flour, salt and baking powder. Knead the dough.
Step 3 of 12
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking pan (about 24–26 cm in diameter). Spread it across the bottom and form the sides.
Step 4 of 12
Cover the dough with parchment paper.
Step 5 of 12
Place peas or beans on top (this will prevent the dough from puffing up and ensure it is baked through; they will not be needed afterwards). Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15–20 minutes.
Preparing the filling
Step 6 of 12
Finely chop the broccoli.
Step 7 of 12
Grate the cheese using a medium grater.
Step 8 of 12
Lightly beat the eggs, add salt and pepper.
Step 9 of 12
Mix in the ricotta.
Step 10 of 12
Add the chopped broccoli and stir.
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Add the grated cheese and stir.
Step 12 of 12
Spread the filling over the crust. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25–30 minutes.