torta della nonna | table&spoon

Name: torta della nonna | table&spoon
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 6 3/4 ounces (187.5 grams) unsalted butter, very cold; 13.5 ounces ( 375 grams) plain flour; 4 1/4 ounces (120 grams) sugar; 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk, beaten; zest of 1 lemon; 4 egg yolks; 4 1/2 ounces (120 grams) sugar; 1 ounce (30 grams) cornstarch; 2 cups (500 ml) warm milk; 1/2 vanilla pod, seed scraped (you can also use lemon zest or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 1/3 cup (50 grams) pine nuts, soaked in water for 10 minutes; 1 short crust pastry (enough to line you tart pan, you may use 1 1/2 store bought versions); confectioner' sugar for dusting

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Experience the warmth of tradition with "Torta della Nonna" – a simple yet buttery classic dessert from Florence. Few ingredients, many flavors. Perfect for espresso lovers.

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Ingredients

6 3/4 ounces (187.5 grams) unsalted butter, very cold
13.5 ounces ( 375 grams) plain flour
4 1/4 ounces (120 grams) sugar
1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk, beaten
zest of 1 lemon
4 egg yolks
4 1/2 ounces (120 grams) sugar
1 ounce (30 grams) cornstarch
2 cups (500 ml) warm milk
1/2 vanilla pod, seed scraped (you can also use lemon zest or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1/3 cup (50 grams) pine nuts, soaked in water for 10 minutes
1 short crust pastry (enough to line you tart pan, you may use 1 1/2 store bought versions)
confectioner' sugar for dusting