Torta della Nonna

Torta della Nonna

Torta della Nonna is a traditional Tuscan dessert featuring a buttery shortcrust pastry filled with rich pastry cream and topped with toasted pine nuts. Its name means “Grandmother’s Cake,” and it’s a beloved classic in Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

For the Pastry (Pasta Frolla):

  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup (150g) cold butter, cubed
  • ½ cup (120g) sugar
  • 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon zest
  • A pinch of salt

For the Pastry Cream:

  • 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • ⅓ cup (40g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon zest

For the Topping:

  • ⅓ cup (50g) pine nuts
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
PREPARATION