Gardenia Easter Pie Recipe

Name: Gardenia Easter Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded; 1 can ricotta cheese shredded; 1 x pastry for 2 crusts; 1 small sweet red bell peppers quartered, sliced; 8 ounces ham precooked, smoked, sliced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 5 ounces spinach chopped, frozen, thawed; 12 each basil; 3 large eggs; 1 x black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Roll out half of dough and line 9 inch buttered pie pan.
3
Saute peppers and ham in oil 3 minutes, season with pepper.
4
Wisk 2 eggs and ricotta in large bowl.
5
Spread mixture in pastry shell.
6
Pat spinach dry, sprinkle on top.
7
Sprinkle saute mix over spinach and top with mozzarella.
8
Add basil.
9
Roll out remaining dough and cover pie.
10
Trim edges.
11
Cut 4 vents and brush top with beaten egg.
12
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown.
13
Set 20 minutes and serve.

629

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, 1 can ricotta cheese shredded, 1 x pastry for 2 crusts, 1 small sweet red bell peppers quartered, sliced, and more.

Yes, Gardenia Easter Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gardenia Easter Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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