Torta Rustica Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb parmesan cheese
8 eggs
1 lb mozzarella cheese, diced small
1 lb impastata ricotta (dry ricotta cheese)
1 lb provolone cheese, diced small
16 oz diced prosciutto di parma
1/2 cup parsley, chopped fine
32 oz heavy cream
salt and pepper
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, diced
3 eggs
4 tbsp cold water

Directions:

Filling:.
Combine heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Provolone, Prosciutto and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Crust:.
Mix flour, cornmeal and salt in a medium sized bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat 2 eggs, add water, and stir into flour mixture until dough holds together.
Shape 2/3 of the dough into a flattened round; repeat with remaining 1/3. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until dough is firm enough to roll. Have a 12-inch springform pan ready. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger portion of the dough into a 20-inch diameter circle. Carefully place in ungreased pan. Press lightly against bottoms and sides. Trim overhanging dough to 1-inch from pan rim. Pour filling into springform lined with dough.
Roll out remaining dough into a 12-inch diameter circle. Place over filling, moisten edges, and seal crusts together. Crimp or flute edges of dough. Crust should not extend above pan rim. Beat remaining egg and brush over the crust. Cut several small vents in top crust for steam to escape. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until crust is deep golden brown and pulls away from sides of pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1462.17 Kcal (6122 kJ)
Calories from fat	973.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	108.14g	166%
Cholesterol	564.04mg	188%
Sodium	3389.54mg	141%
Potassium	455.37mg	10%
Total Carbs	44.86g	15%
Sugars	1.85g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	12%
Protein	102.18g	204%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	1769.2mg	177%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.02 Kcal (1277 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.56g	166%
Cholesterol	117.66mg	188%
Sodium	707.09mg	141%
Potassium	94.99mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.36g	15%
Sugars	0.39g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	12%
Protein	21.31g	204%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	10%
Iron	0.7mg	18%
Calcium	369.1mg	177%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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