Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Pie

"This pie can also be made using 2 sheets of ready rolled shortcrust pastry. The pie will keep for up to 2 weeks in the freezer. Just cut into wedges, wrap in plastic wrap and then in foil. Thaw at room temperature. It is perfect for lunch boxes."
 
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photo by patti k. photo by patti k.
photo by patti k.
photo by patti k. photo by patti k.
Ready In:
1hr 40mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced).
  • To make the pastry, place the flour and butter in the bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the cheddar, lemon rind, 1 tbs of the lemon juice and the water. Process until the mixture just comes together. Add another tablespoon of lemon juice, if necessary. Turn pastry onto a bench and shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 20 minutes to chill.
  • Roll out 3/4 of the pastry between 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper to a 38cm disc. Carefully place pastry into a 24cm springform pan and use your fingers to press into the base and sides. Re-wrap the remaining pastry and place in the freezer while making the filling.
  • To make the filling, cook broccoli in a small saucepan of boiling water for 1-2 minutes or until tender crisp. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Arrange the broccoli, ham and cheese slices in layers over pastry. Combine the ricotta, eggs, milk, green shallots, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Pour over the broccoli mixture. Remove pastry from freezer and grate coarsely over the filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C (180°C fan-forced) and bake for a further 50-60 minutes or until the filling is set and pastry is golden.

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Reviews

  1. Good flavors, DH had leftovers in his lunch and it held up wonderfully . This is a rich hearty quiche.
     
  2. This is a very nice pie - the slices are good and sturdy - as mentioned, they would hold together well in lunch box. I liked the cheese in the crust and the richness of the ricotta/gouda combination was a nice change for the filling. Thanks for posting!
     
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I live in Keilor Downs, Victoria in Australia. I am a receptionist in Melbourne. My favorite cook books are anything Weight Watchers or Simply 2 good 2 be true also any muffin or scone cook books. I love cooking easy stuff but I love a challange ocasionaly on the weekends when i have a bit more time. My pet peeve is how much capsicum/bell peppers are in recipes now as i am elergic to them.
 
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