Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Tomato Basil Cheese Pie! This savory masterpiece features a fragrant Parmesan Rosemary crust that perfectly complements the juicy tomatoes and fresh basil. Packed with cheesy goodness and bursting with herbaceous aromas, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion. Get ready to savor the taste of summer in every bite!
INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 2 egg whites
For the Filling:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 pound tomatoes (about 3 medium), sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a bowl, mix together almond flour, parmesan cheese, salt, and rosemary.
- Add the egg whites to the almond flour mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into a circle to fit the pie plate.
- Transfer the crust to the pie plate and flute the edges. Bake for about 10 minutes, then set aside.
For the Filling
- In a bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- In a separate cup, stir the cream and cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) until smooth, then whisk this into the ricotta mixture.
- Stir in the finely chopped basil.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center is set. If necessary, wrap the edges of the pie crust with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 19g
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
- Sodium: 490mg
- Potassium: 259mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Vitamin A: 1217 IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
- Calcium: 353mg
- Iron: 1mg
