A Timeless Italian Classic: Torta della Nonna

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Ingredients

For the shortcrust pastry:

  • 250g all-purpose flour
  • 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 75g granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional but recommended)

For the custard filling:

  • 500ml whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100g sugar
  • 40g cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional toppings:

  • Pine nuts (traditional)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Make the pastry:
  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add the egg and lemon zest, then knead lightly until a dough forms.
  • Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  1. Prepare the custard:

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