Sunday post-lunch treats, Italian-style 🍰✨—because no Sunday is complete without something sweet! From flaky pastries filled with crema to rich, custardy tortas and sun-ripened tomatoes on crispy bruschetta, every bite is a hug from the heart of Italy.
Today, we raise a toast (and a fork!) to all the incredible moms and nonnas who fill our tables and our lives with love. 💐 Whether it’s homemade pasta or a simple pane e salamino, their hands have shaped generations through food, warmth, and tradition.
Auguri to moms and nonnas around the world—may your day be filled with joy, laughter, and lots of dolci! 🇮🇹❤️
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Torta della Nonna (Italian Grandma’s Custard Tart)
A classic Tuscan dessert, perfect for special Sundays and celebrating Mom and Nonna!
Ingredients
For the pastry crust (pasta frolla):
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (225g) cold butter, cubed
- 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
For the custard filling:
- 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
For topping:
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Bake:
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
Prepare the pastry dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Add butter and rub with your fingertips until crumbly. Mix in eggs to form a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Make the custard filling:
Heat milk with lemon zest until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually add the hot milk while whisking. Return to heat and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
Assemble the tart:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll out ⅔ of the pastry and line a tart tin. Pour in the custard. Roll out the remaining dough to cover the top or leave it open for a rustic look. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
