Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Pastry
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Make the Custard
- Heat milk and lemon zest in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk together sugar, flour, and egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually stir in hot milk. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool completely.
Assemble the Tart
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll out two-thirds of dough to line a tart pan. Pour cooled custard into pastry shell. Roll out remaining dough to cover custard and seal edges.
Bake the Torta
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the tart. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and filling is set.
Cool and Serve
- Cool the tart in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
This Torta della Nonna is perfect for gatherings, and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
