Potato Pie
- Easy
- 1 h 20 min
So here's the thing, Gorgonzola tart is like a superstar from Liguria—really. And the folks there are all about savory pies with rich flavors. And you know what? In the Genovese tradition, stuff like focaccia alla genovese and pandolce natalizio shows how much they really care about ingredients. This particular gorgonzola tart gives a nod to those old-school recipes, like torta de gee. It usually uses prescinsêua cheese—super hard to find outside Liguria. Thing is, a mix of ricotta and yogurt brings that creamy and slightly tangy vibe. Pretty simple, right?
Chard leaves, or foglie delle coste, are tossed in raw, keeping everything fresh and tender. Quick and genuinely Ligurian. No prescinsêua? No problem. This savory tart recipe still feels rustic, like folks in Liguria would love it.
When you're craving something tasty—without fussing for hours—this blue cheese tart is it. The dough wraps it up in a golden crust, and no need to cook the greens first. And perfect for a spring picnic. Sharing slices with friends and family while the weather's perfect? Absolutely. In Liguria, pies are enjoyed at room temperature, letting flavors mellow and the texture stay moist but not soggy. The punchy gorgonzola with creamy dairy and crisp greens? So... So good.
Sure, it’s not a gorgonzola and walnut tart or a gorgonzola and pear tart, but it definitely holds up as a holiday appetizer or vegetarian tart. Got enough savory punch and soft bite to stand out. For sure. This tart shows why Ligurian food is loved—simple, fresh, and always full of tender flavors. Whether it’s your main course or a really good side dish, this tart captures Ligurian cuisine perfectly.
And listen, if you haven't tried it yet, give it a go. Seriously good.
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To prepare the gee pie, the first thing to do is make the crazy dough: pour the sifted flour into a bowl and add the salt 1, then pour in the vinegar 2, the room temperature water 3, and start kneading with your hands until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Also, pour in the oil in a thin stream while continuing to knead 4, then transfer the mixture onto a work surface and work it until you get a smooth dough 5. Shape it into a sphere, cover it with plastic wrap 6, and let the crazy dough rest at room temperature for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: wash the Swiss chard 7, remove the stems, and cut only the leaves into thin strips 8. Then take the well-drained ricotta and mix it with the yogurt 9.
Add the marjoram 10 and mix to obtain a homogeneous cream 11. Take the dough after resting and divide it into 2 equal parts 12.
Roll out a sheet with a rolling pin that is larger than the baking pan: we used a 1.2-inch-high pan measuring 9 inches in diameter at the bottom and 9.5 inches at the edge 13. Grease the pan and lay the dough sheet over it; you can help yourself by wrapping the dough around the rolling pin 14 and then unrolling it over the pan 15.
Fill the base with the Swiss chard 16. Salt 17 and sprinkle the flour over the Swiss chard 18 to absorb excess water that the chard would release during cooking.
Now cover with the ricotta cream 19, leveling the surface well with the back of a spoon 20. Roll out the other half of the crazy dough with the rolling pin 21.
When you have obtained a sheet slightly larger than the pan 22, gently lay it over the pie dish 23 to cover it 34.
Roll the edge to seal the filling inside 25. Brush the surface with oil 26 and poke holes with a fork to prevent it from puffing excessively during cooking. Bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F for about 50 minutes. Once cooked, remove the gee pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving 34.