Italian Grandma’s Cake (Torta della Nonna)

¼ cup pine nuts (or sliced almonds)

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳
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.

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