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Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie

A rustic Swiss chard and ricotta savory pie with a crisp crust and creamy filling. Great as an appetizer or finger food for picnics and aperitivo.
Recipe Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 30 minutes
  • Cooking 1 hour
  • Servings for 8 people

If you’re looking for a tasty idea to serve as a vegetarian one-dish meal or to set out on an elegant buffet, this Swiss chard and ricotta savory pie will win you over with its wonderful aroma and soft, creamy heart. This quick and easy savory pie is the perfect solution when you want to serve a wholesome appetizer or a hearty yet light meal that pleases even those who don’t eat meat. Its rustic texture makes it ideal for cutting into wedges and enjoying at an outdoor picnic or with friends, perhaps over an aperitivo full of chatter and laughter.

The secret of this vegetarian savory pie recipe lies in its simple ingredients and in working the pastry or homemade crust, carefully filled with a wholesome stuffing: fresh Swiss chard, with a delicate flavor reminiscent of spinach, comes together with the sweetness of ricotta to create a balanced, exquisite combination. The crisp shell, alternating with the silky filling, turns every slice into a real treat, perfect both warm and at room temperature.

Making this baked savory pie takes just a few steps and simple ingredients you often already have in the pantry: flour, oil, water and, of course, Swiss chard and ricotta. In just a few moves you’ll have a meatless savory pie that can take center stage on your table in any season, thanks to the versatility of Swiss chard, which is easy to find all year round.

If you love these kinds of dishes, don’t miss other tasty variations like the Ricotta and Spinach Savory Pie, the rich Spinach and Ricotta Savory Pie in a Potato Crust or the creative Spinach Spiral Savory Pie. If you want even bolder flavors, we recommend the traditional Torta Pasqualina (Italian Easter Pie) or a colorful variation like the Savory Pie with Ricotta, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Are you ready to try this tempting rustic savory pie? Follow our Swiss chard and ricotta recipe and make your own savory pie with a thin crust that will win everyone over at the first bite.

Ingredients for 8 people

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Method

  1. To make the Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie, start with the dough: in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, or by hand, work the flour with the oil and water until the dough is smooth, elastic and uniform. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least an hour.
    Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie, step 1: smooth dough of flour, water and olive oil
  2. While the dough rests, cook the Swiss chard in a skillet with a little water until soft: let it cool, squeeze it dry and chop it coarsely. Put it in a large bowl with the ricotta, the grated Parmesan, the finely chopped onion and the egg: season with salt and pepper to taste and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
    Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie, step 2: chopped Swiss chard mixed with ricotta and egg in a bowl
  3. Take the dough and divide it in half: roll out one half with a rolling pin into a very thin sheet, lay it in a 26-centimeter tart pan, press it well against the sides, drizzle it with extra virgin olive oil and pour in the Swiss chard and ricotta filling. Now roll out the remaining half of the dough and cover the pie.
    Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie, step 3: tart pan lined with dough and filled with the chard and ricotta
  4. Trim off some of the excess dough, leaving about a couple of centimeters beyond the edge of the pan: press the edges together lightly and fold them inward, making any pattern you like. Using a skewer, prick the pie almost all the way to the bottom, brush the top with the water and oil mixed together and bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for about forty-five minutes.
    Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie, step 4: covered pie with folded edges, brushed with oil and water
  5. Once it’s ready, serve your Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie warm or at room temperature. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

By using spinach instead of Swiss chard, you can make an equally wonderful Spinach and Ricotta Savory Pie.

Tips

If you’re short on time, you can also make your Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie with store-bought shortcrust pastry or puff pastry.

Storage

Keep the Swiss Chard and Ricotta Savory Pie in the fridge for up to a couple of days, stored in a plastic container with an airtight lid.

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