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Italian Grandmas Cake Torta della Nonna

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A classic Italian custard-filled tart with a crispy crust and pine nut topping.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, egg yolk, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until dough forms.
  2. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. For the custard: Heat milk until warm. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon zest in a bowl. Gradually whisk in warm milk.
  4. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool completely.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out 2/3 of dough and line a tart pan. Fill with custard.
  6. Roll remaining dough into a circle, place over custard, and seal edges. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle pine nuts.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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