Name: Easter Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 500 Gram Chard; 500 Gram Spinach; 1 Onion; 250 Gram Ricotta cheese; 250 Gram Grana Padano grated cheese; 8 Eggs; 12 Phyllo dough sheets; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pinch Marjoram; 1 pinch Oregano; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 2 Bay leaves; Butter; Olive oil

The Easter pie is an Italian specialty traditionally prepared during Holy Week, combining greens like chard and spinach with cheeses and eggs rolled in phyllo dough. Perfect for those who enjoy recipes with history and Mediterranean flavor, this pie is simple to make and ideal for sharing with family.

The Easter cake is a delicious Italian tart ideal for celebrating Holy Week, which combines fresh vegetables like chard and spinach, with cheeses and eggs in a crunchy phyllo dough base.

Besides being a dish full of tradition, the Easter pie is a nutritious and very tasty option to share at special gatherings or any celebration moment.

Easter Pie

Main Course

1 hour

6 Servings

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Ingredients

500 grams of Chard

500 grams of Spinach

1 Onion

250 grams of Ricotta cheese

250 grams of Grana Padano grated cheese

8 Eggs

12 Phyllo dough sheets

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

1 pinch of Marjoram

1 pinch of Oregano

1 pinch of Nutmeg

2 Bay leaves

Butter

Olive oil

Preparation

Step 1 : Begin by cleaning the chard and spinach, discarding yellow leaves and part of the stems.

Step 2 : Then, chop them into small pieces.

Step 3 : In a deep saucepan, heat oil and sauté the chopped onion until transparent.

Step 4 : Next, add the chard and spinach, sautéing until they release their water and reduce in volume.

Step 5 : Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and add the bay leaves, marjoram, and oregano, reserving the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 6 : In a bowl, mix the sautéed greens with the eggs, ricotta cheese, and grated Grana Padano until you get a smooth mixture.

Step 7 : Meanwhile, prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and brushing with melted butter.

Step 8 : Place ten sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with butter to prevent tearing.

Step 9 : Pour the filling over the sheets and place the cooked eggs in the center.

Step 10 : Cover with two additional sheets of phyllo, also brushed with butter, and create a border with the remaining parts of the sheets, ensuring everything is well covered and sealed.

Step 11 : Finally, brush the surface with butter for a golden touch.

Step 12 : Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crispy.

Step 13 : The Easter pie can be served hot or cold, according to preference.

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Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Clean the chard and spinach, discarding yellow leaves and parts of the stems, and chop into small pieces. Easter Pie - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Sauté the chopped onion in oil until transparent, add the greens, and cook until they release water and reduce in volume. Season with spices and set aside to cool. Easter Pie - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Mix the greens with the eggs, ricotta, and grated Grana Padano, forming a uniform filling. Prepare the mold by lining with parchment and brushing with butter, place the layered phyllo sheets brushed with butter, pour in the filling, and add the cooked eggs in the center. Easter Pie - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Cover with the remaining phyllo sheets, seal, brush with butter, and bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve hot or cold. Easter Pie - Preparation - Step 4