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Spinach and Cheese Pie

Spinach and Cheese Pie

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The spinach and cheese pie is a delicious appetizer perfect for vegetarians. The crispy base made with flour, mustard powder, egg, milk, melted butter, and vegetable oil perfectly complements the rich filling of chopped frozen spinach, ricotta, Emmenthal cheese, goat cheese, cooking cream, eggs, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. This savory pie is a real treat to enjoy hot or cold, ideal for an aperitif or a buffet.

Difficulty: Difficult
Cooking: 45 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Flour125G
  • Mustard powder1Pinch
  • Egg1
  • Milk30Cl
  • Melted butter25G
  • Vegetable oilas needed
  • Saltas needed
  • For the filling:
  • Chopped frozen spinach450G
  • Ricotta225G
  • Emmenthal cheese225G
  • Goat cheese225G
  • Cooking cream5Cl
  • Eggs3
  • Nutmeg1Pinch
  • Grated parmesan cheese2Tablespoons
  • Saltas needed
  • Pepperas needed

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 16

    Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (thermostat 5)

  2. STEP 2 OF 16

    Sift the flour, mustard powder, and salt into a bowl

  3. STEP 3 OF 16

    Gradually add the beaten egg and milk, stirring until you get a thick and smooth cream

  4. STEP 4 OF 16

    Add the melted butter and mix again

  5. STEP 5 OF 16

    Let it rest

  6. STEP 6 OF 16

    Prepare the filling: thaw the spinach in a small pan for ten minutes, stirring often

  7. STEP 7 OF 16

    Squeeze them and remove the excess water

  8. STEP 8 OF 16

    Add the ricotta, goat cheese, 150 g of grated Emmenthal, cream, and beaten eggs

  9. STEP 9 OF 16

    Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and mix well

  10. STEP 10 OF 16

    Lightly grease an 18 cm diameter non-stick pan with vegetable oil

  11. STEP 11 OF 16

    Pour enough batter to cover the bottom with a thin layer

  12. STEP 12 OF 16

    Cook for one or two minutes over medium heat until the crepe is golden on one side, then flip it and cook for another two minutes on the other side

  13. STEP 13 OF 16

    Repeat with the remaining batter to make eight crepes

  14. STEP 14 OF 16

    Place a crepe on a lightly greased baking tray and spread a little spinach cream over it

  15. STEP 15 OF 16

    Cover with another crepe and continue layering until all ingredients are used

  16. STEP 16 OF 16

    Sprinkle the last crepe with Parmesan and the remaining grated Emmenthal and bake for fifteen minutes

Suggestions

  • Cake plate

  • Rectangular baking tray

  • Pan

  • Bowl

  • Spatula

General Information

Storage notes

Store the spinach and cheese pie in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 2-3 days.

More information

The spinach and cheese pie is a vegetarian dish

Origin

Italia

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)156.51
Carbohydrates (g)7.95
of which Sugars (g)2.6
Fat (g)9.78
of which Saturates (g)5.5
Protein (g)9.32
Fiber (g)0.66
Sale (g)0.13
  • Proteins
    9.32g·34%
  • Carbohydrates
    7.95g·29%
  • Fats
    9.78g·35%
  • Fibers
    0.66g·2%