Ricotta Appetizer Pie Recipe

Name: Ricotta Appetizer Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs or 4 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs; ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ½ cup butter, melted; 2 cups ricotta cheese; ½ cup parmesan cheese, best fresh grated; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried basil; pepper; 2 cups broccoli, small flowerettes; 1 cup cauliflower, small flowerettes; 14 lb lox, cut into bite size strips (optional); ¾ cup English cucumber, peeled and sliced; 4 black olives, quartered; 7 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 tablespoons black caviar (optional); 1 teaspoon capers (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs or 4 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
⅔ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup butter, melted
2 cups ricotta cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese, best fresh grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
pepper
2 cups broccoli, small flowerettes
1 cup cauliflower, small flowerettes
14 lb lox, cut into bite size strips (optional)
¾ cup English cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 black olives, quartered
7 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons black caviar (optional)
1 teaspoon capers (optional)

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["Toast fresh crumbs in a 350F degrees oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden.", "Transfer to a bowl, stir in 2/3 cup Parmesan and the butter.", "Press firmly into an 11""x 8"" pan with a removeable bottom.", "Bake in 350F degrees oven for about 10 minutes.", "------------Filling------------- .", "In a bowl beat together: Riccota, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, egg, salt basil& pepper.", "Beat until smooth.", "Spoon filling into the crust, smoothing the top.", "Bake in 350f oven for 20-25 minutes or until set.", "Cool on a rack.", "--------Topping----------------.", "Blanch broccoli and cauliflower for 1 minute.", "Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, pat dry.", "In diagonal rows;arrange a row of broccoli, then a row of tomatoes, cucumbers, lox with capers (If using), row of cauliflower with the quarter black olives tucked in between each flowerette, then a row of sliced mushrooms etc.", "Make these rows compliment each other color wise.", "Cut the pie into squares and serve with a fork.", "You can cover this appetizer and refrigerate until you want to serve it."]

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs or 4 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs, ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, grated, ½ cup butter, melted, 2 cups ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Appetizer 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.

Ricotta Appetizer Pie

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