Torta della Nonna – Italian Grandma’s Cake

A beloved Italian classic, this rustic cake features a luscious vanilla pastry cream filling, a buttery crumbly crust, and a golden pine nut topping—just like Nonna used to make!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️

✅ Silky pastry cream – Rich, velvety, and perfectly sweet.
✅ Tender, buttery crust – Delicate yet satisfying.
✅ Authentic Italian simplicity – Humble ingredients, unforgettable flavor.
✅ Versatile for any occasion – Perfect with coffee or as a celebratory dessert.

Ingredients 🛒

For the Pastry Cream:

• 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• ½ cup (100g) sugar
• ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)

For the Cake Dough:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (100g) sugar
• ½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

For Topping:

• ¼ cup pine nuts (or sliced almonds)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

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