Torta della Nonna

🍰🇮🇹 Torta della Nonna – Classic Italian Custard & Pine Nut Tart! 🌰✨

Torta della Nonna (“Grandma’s Cake”) is a traditional Italian dessert featuring a buttery shortcrust pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with pine nuts and powdered sugar. It’s a timeless treat that’s elegant, comforting, and absolutely irresistible!

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🍪 Ingredients

For the Pastry (Pasta Frolla):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp cold water (if needed)

For the Custard Filling (Crema Pasticcera):

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp lemon zest

For Topping:

• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

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