🍰 Torta della Nonna (Classic Italian Custard Tart)

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Description

Torta della Nonna is a timeless Italian dessert made with a buttery pastry crust filled with smooth, creamy custard and topped with pine nuts. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, this elegant tart is rich, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. It’s a true taste of traditional Italian baking.

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Ingredients

For the Pastry:

• 2 cups all‑purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter (cold, cubed)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Zest of 1 lemon

For the Custard Filling:

• 2 cups milk
• 4 egg yolks
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

Topping:

• ¼ cup pine nuts
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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