Prosciutto and Scamorza Savory Tart

The prosciutto and scamorza savory tart is a simple and tasty dish, perfect for a quick meal or for a buffet. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-to-use puff pastry or brisée
• 150 g sliced cooked ham
• 200 g smoked scamorza
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml fresh cream (or milk, if you prefer a lighter version)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutmeg (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil or butter for greasing the pan
• Breadcrumbs (if necessary, to dust the pan)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease a round pan with a little oil or butter, and if you prefer, dust it with a little breadcrumbs. This will help prevent the base from sticking and add a pleasant crispiness.
2. Roll out the puff pastry or brisée into the pan, pressing it well against the edges and pricking the bottom with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
3. Cut the smoked scamorza into cubes and distribute the cubes over the bottom of the puff pastry.
4. Add the slices of cooked ham on top of the scamorza; you can tear them or leave them whole according to your preference.
5. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream. Season with salt, pepper, and a grating of nutmeg to taste.
6. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the ham and scamorza base.
7. Bake the savory tart and cook for about 30-35 minutes or until the surface is golden and the filling is well set.
8. Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Trivia

The savory tart, in Italy, is also known as “rustic pie” and varies greatly in recipes depending on the region. Versions can include various types of cheeses and cured meats. Serving a savory tart is a perfect way to recycle leftovers from the fridge and can be enriched with vegetables if you want a more colorful and nutritious version.