Description
Torta della Nonna is an Italian lemon custard tart with a buttery pastry crust, creamy filling, and toasted pine nut topping—elegant, nostalgic, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Pastry:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup sugar
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1 cup cold unsalted butter
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 eggs
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Pinch of salt
Custard:
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2½ cups whole milk
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½ cup sugar
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4 egg yolks
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¼ cup flour
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
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¼ cup pine nuts
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
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Make dough. Chill for 30 mins.
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Cook custard until thick. Cool with plastic wrap on top.
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Roll and press crust into pan. Add custard.
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Cover with second dough round. Top with pine nuts.
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Bake 40–45 mins at 350°F. Cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use fine flour for smooth dough. Chill well before slicing. Toast pine nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Tart
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian