Remove the pie from the oven and slide off the outside the outside rim of the pan.Cool the pie on a wire rack,leaving the bottom disc in place.If you would prefer to remove the disc before serving the pie,wait until the pie is cool,loosen the bottom crust with a wide metal spatula, and carefully slide the pie off the disc onto a round serving plate. Fresh fruits like white grapes,served with crostata di ricotta,make a tangy, sweet contrast to the richness of the pie. Crostata di ricotta is one of the oldest Roman dishes. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994 ----