Savory pies with robiola

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PRESENTATION

Savory tarts with robiola cheese—now, these are something special. They bring a taste of Northern Italy right to your table. The way the creamy robiola melts into the shortcrust pastry? Really, really good. Especially when it mixes with those tender cherry tomatoes and briny olives. Over in regions like Piedmont and Lombardy, folks know their cheeses. Robiola cheese recipes stand out for their rich yet mild flavor. And that light golden crust—pasta frolla salata—makes these tarts unique. It's crumbly and buttery. Super tasty, but still easy to handle. Toss in some fresh oregano, and, honestly, you've got that hit of classic Mediterranean aroma. It just wakes everything up.

These tarts balance the soft filling with bits of crispy crust around the edges. Pretty much how good Italian antipasti should be: colorful and really inviting. Perfect for adding a touch of Northern Italy to your meals. Plus, on a relaxed afternoon, these easy tart recipes are the go-to. Need something impressive? For sure. But not a big deal to throw together. Making the dough? Pretty simple. The filling? Uses fresh stuff like ripe tomatoes, olives, and, of course, plenty of robiola cheese—definitely one of the stars of Italian cheese tarts. Everything goes together perfectly. The moist filling keeps the pastry from drying out, while the oregano and olives give a little tangy kick. Keeps things from being boring.

Whether you need a few savory tarts as a starter, a party snack, or just something special at home, these are a great option. For anyone who loves creamy cheese tarts and wants homemade tart ideas that taste like summer in Italy, this is it. Quick savory pastries that make sharing food easy and fun. Try them with a cold drink, and you'll see why people keep coming back to this combo. And look, whether it's a casual get-together or a special occasion, these tarts are sure to impress. Their delicious flavors and simple preparation? No question.

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INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 4 pies
Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g)
Butter 4.4 oz (125 g) - (cold from the fridge)
Eggs 1.9 oz (55 g) - (about 1 medium)
Robiola cheese 7.1 oz (200 g) - (classic)
Coarse salt ½ tsp (3 g)
Cherry tomatoes 2 cups (300 g)
Taggiasca olives 2.8 oz (80 g) - (pitted)
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste - (fresh)
Fine salt to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Savory pies with robiola

To prepare the savory pies with robiola, start with the base, the savory shortcrust pastry: in a food processor, add the flour, then add the cold butter from the fridge cut into pieces 1, the coarse salt 2, and the egg 3.

Close with the lid and run the mixer until you obtain a crumbly mixture 4. Transfer the mixture onto a floured surface 5 and quickly work it with your hands to form a dough ball 6.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour 7. After this time, roll out the savory shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/5 inch. Cut out 4 bases of 4 inches in diameter 8, then cut strips of 1 1/5 inch to use as the edge 9.

Place the 4-inch disks on a baking sheet, insert the shortcrust bases 10, and create the edges with the strips 11 12.

Drizzle whole cherry tomatoes with a little oil and salt 13 and mix well 14. Place the cherry tomatoes inside the shortcrust shell until filled. Finish with Taggiasca olives 15 and bake in a static oven at 392°F for 20-25 minutes until the shortcrust is golden brown.

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and then remove the pies 16. Let them cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Finish with fresh robiola 17, a few leaves of fresh oregano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil 18.

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