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Italian Torta della Nonna
Italian custard tart with lemon pastry cream, shortcrust pastry, pine nuts, and powdered sugar.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 10~460 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 42 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 22 min- Prep40 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Flour
- 180 g Butter
- 0.2 tsp(~1 ml) Salt
General
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
For the cream
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Milk
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Cornstarch
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lemon zest
For the topping
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Pine nuts
For serving
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Make a shortcrust dough with the flour, butter, half of the sugar, 1 egg, salt, and half of the lemon zest.
- 2
Rest the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 3
Warm the milk with the remaining lemon zest.
- 4
Whisk the remaining eggs with the remaining sugar and cornstarch.
- 5
Add the hot milk gradually to the egg mixture, then cook for 7 minutes until thick.
7 min07:00 - 6
Roll half of the dough into the tin, pour in the custard, and cover with the remaining dough.
- 7
Scatter the pine nuts over the top.
- 8
Bake the torta at 180°C for 35 minutes, until golden.
35 min35:00
💡 Tip: Let the custard cool to warm before putting it into the pastry; very hot custard melts the buttery base and makes the bottom greasy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cool the dessert completely, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with espresso or plain coffee.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~460
kcal calories
9
g protein
52
g carbs
23
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 46%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Italian Torta della Nonna make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Italian Torta della Nonna take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 82 minutes in total.Is Italian Torta della Nonna difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Italian Torta della Nonna have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 52g, fat: 23g.Which allergens does Italian Torta della Nonna contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Italian Torta della Nonna belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Italian Torta della Nonna need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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