Easter Egg Hunt Pie Recipes

TORTA RUSTICA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place thawed spinach in a small bowl. Using paper towels, press as much water as possible out of the spinach; set spinach aside. (Note: Really squeeze as much liquid out as possible to prevent Torta Rustica from being overly soggy!)
• Roll one batch of pie dough out into a 14" circle. Carefully press dough into bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan; set pan aside.
• Using a large skillet, add oil and place over medium heat. Once hot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion just begins to soften (~4-5 minutes).
• Using a large bowl, combine cooked onions and garlic with the ricotta, feta, Parmesan, 1 large egg, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; mix until well combined.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella into bottom of pan. Next, layer half of the sliced salami on top of mozzarella. Spread ricotta mixture evenly on top. Next, sprinkle spinach on top of ricotta. Finally, layer rest of the sliced salami and then the roasted red peppers on top. Finish by sprinkling remaining 1 cup of mozzarella on top.
• Roll remaining batch of pie dough into a 9" circle. Place on top of the filling. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg until lightly beaten. Brush edges of dough with beaten egg and pinch together to seal. Brush top of the pie with the remaining beaten egg. Cut 4 small vents into the top of the pie dough to allow steam to escape.
• Bake at 375°F for 60 minutes, or until crust is dark golden brown in color. Let pie cool in pan for at least 45 minutes before removing sides of pan.
• Let pie cool completely before slicing. Cut into wedges and serve at room temperature.

EASTER HUNT PIE

Steps:

• 1. In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
• 2. Add water and pudding mix; on low speed, beat until smooth; gently stir in whipped topping.
• 3. Spoon 1/2 filling into pie crust and top with chocolate eggs; top with remaining filling. Chill 3 hours. Garnish as desired.

EASTER HUNT FRUIT COCKTAIL PIE

Steps:

• 1. Blend softened cream cheese with sugar with beater til smooth. Mix in fruit cocktail. Fold in whipped topping.
• 2. In crust pour half of mix and spread evenly. Take quarter cup or less of mini jelly beans Or any small easter candies (the hunt part of the pie) and place on top. Pour rest of mix over jelly beans. Refrigerate for several hours. Decorate with easter candies and coconut. (optional)