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Italian Christmas Brunch Torte with Eggs, Meats, and Vegetables (Flaky Crescent Crust)

This savory Italian brunch torte features a flaky crescent crust and a rich filling of eggs, cheese, roasted red peppers, spinach, and meats like ham and salami. It’s perfect for a festive holiday morning, offering a balance of comfort and elegance. Make it ahead for an easy yet impressive brunch centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Brunch, Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of crescent roll dough
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup provolone cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sliced ham
  • ½ cup hard salami sliced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup white mushrooms sliced
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 egg for brushing the crust

Method
 

Prepare the Crust:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the base in double-thick foil.
  3. Press the crescent roll dough into the pan to form a sturdy bottom crust. Bake the crust for 10–15 minutes until set but not browned.
Cook the Vegetables:
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté spinach and mushrooms for 5–7 minutes until the pan is dry. Drain excess moisture on paper towels.
Prepare the Egg Mixture:
  1. In a bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, Parmesan, and provolone cheese.
Assemble the Torte:
  1. Layer half of the ham, salami, cheese, peppers, and spinach at the bottom of the par-baked crust. Pour half of the egg mixture over the layers.
  2. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then seal the torte with a pressed dough circle.
  3. Brush the top with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake the Torte:
  1. Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Rest and Serve:
  1. Let the torte rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before removing the rim. Slice carefully with a long chef’s knife for clean pieces.

Notes

  • You can swap out the provolone with a milder cheese like Havarti, or use Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
  • Make sure to let the torte rest before slicing so it holds its shape.
  • If you’re making this ahead, assemble and refrigerate it up to 24 hours in advance and bake it the morning of your brunch.
  • To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.