{"id":396,"date":"2025-10-14T12:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/?p=396"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:51:32","slug":"a-timeless-italian-classic-torta-della-nonna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/?p=396","title":{"rendered":"A Timeless Italian Classic: Torta della Nonna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-123.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-123.png 512w, https:\/\/dizisel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-123-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re craving a dessert that embodies the essence of classic Italian baking, Torta della Nonna is the answer. This cherished favorite features a buttery pastry crust filled with smooth, lemon-scented custard, topped with toasted pine nuts and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar. Elegant yet comforting, it\u2019s perfect for celebrations, afternoon coffee, or any occasion that deserves something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccb <strong>Ingredients (Serves 8\u201310)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Pastry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zest of 1 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (one for the dough, one for brushing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Custard Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zest of 1 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd vanilla bean (or 1 tsp extract), split and scraped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 large egg yolks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp cornstarch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp unsalted butter, for richness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Topping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd cup pine nuts, toasted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powdered sugar, for dusting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 <strong>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Make the Pastry Dough<\/strong><br>In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt.<br>Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.<br>Whisk together the egg, yolk, and vanilla; gradually add to the flour mixture.<br>Mix until a dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Prepare the Custard<\/strong><br>In a saucepan, heat the milk with lemon zest and vanilla until steaming.<br>In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.<br>Slowly temper the hot milk into the egg mixture, then return it to the saucepan.<br>Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5\u20137 minutes).<br>Remove from heat, stir in the butter, and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Let cool slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Assemble the Tart<\/strong><br>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease a 9-inch tart or springform pan.<br>Roll out one dough disc to line the bottom and sides of the pan.<br>Spread the custard evenly over the base.<br>Roll out the second disc and place it over the filling, sealing and trimming the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Bake<\/strong><br>Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.<br>Sprinkle pine nuts evenly over the surface.<br>Bake for 35\u201340 minutes, until golden and firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Cool &amp; Serve<\/strong><br>Allow the tart to cool completely in the pan.<br>Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.<br>Slice and enjoy on its own\u2014or pair it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla gelato.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re craving a dessert that embodies the essence of classic Italian baking, Torta della Nonna is the answer. This cherished favorite features a buttery pastry crust filled with smooth, lemon-scented custard, topped with toasted pine nuts and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar. Elegant yet comforting, it\u2019s perfect for celebrations, afternoon coffee, or any &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=396"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":398,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396\/revisions\/398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dizisel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}