Savor Ricotta & Spinach Sunflower Pie, a visually stunning and delicious pie with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach in a flaky crust.
Ricotta & Spinach Sunflower Pie
Ingredients
Method
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Saute onions, when softened add the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
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Transfer to a strainer and drain well.
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In a large bowl mix the ricotta, feta cheese, cheddar, dill, nutmeg, pepper and drained spinach, then mix in the eggs.
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Lay out round sheet of pastry and leave it on the baking paper.
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Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on the pastry (to absorb excess moisture of the filling).
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Place large spoonful of the spinach filling in the center of the pastry and place the remainder in a ring 1 inch from the edge of the circle leaving a gap and not touching the middle filling.
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Lightly brush the edges with water to help seal the pie.
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Place the second round pastry on top, making sure the edges meet. Press them down together with a fork.
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Place a bowl carefully over the pastry in the middle and gently press down to seal the pastry.
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Leave it in place and using a sharp knife cut the pie into 16 slices from the bowl to the edge.
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Twist each slice so the spinach shows on top and slightly press them down (Before doing this due to hot weather I put the pie in the fridge for about 30 minutes so the pastry won't be too soft to handle and turn over).
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Brush the pastry even the tops of the spinach filling with egg wash. Sprinkle the center with sesame seeds and bake in oven 180C/350F until pastry is cooked and golden brown.
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Enjoy!
