Italian Grandma’s Cake (Torta della Nonna) 🇮🇹 (Page 2 ) | April 9, 2025

1. Make the Pastry Cream
Heat milk until steaming. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch, then slowly pour in hot milk.

Return to heat, stirring until thick. Add vanilla & lemon zest. Chill.

2. Prepare the Dough
Pulse flour, sugar, butter, egg, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until crumbly.

Press ⅔ dough into a greased 9-inch pan. Spread pastry cream over it.

3. Assemble & Bake
Crumble remaining dough on top, sprinkle with pine nuts.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 mins until golden.

4. Cool & Serve
Dust with powdered sugar and slice when cooled.

Pro Tips for the Best Cake 🔥
✔ Chill pastry cream – Prevents soggy crust.
✔ Use cold butter – For flakier dough.
✔ No food processor? Cut butter into flour by hand.

Final Verdict: A Taste of Italy!
This Torta della Nonna is creamy, nutty, and perfectly sweet—a nostalgic treat that feels like a hug from Nonna.

Bake it today and savor la dolce vita! 😍

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