Torta della nonna, Italian custard tart with pine nuts

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the flour, 75 g of the sugar, and the salt. Rub in the cold butter, then add 1 egg. Form a dough, wrap it, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Make the filling: whisk 2 eggs with the remaining sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest. Heat the milk, then gradually whisk it into the egg mixture.

3. 3

   Return everything to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick, smooth, and glossy. Let it cool slightly.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out two-thirds of the dough and line a tart pan.

5. 5

   Pour in the pastry cream. Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the tart, sealing the edges.

6. 6

   Lightly brush the top if desired, scatter over the pine nuts, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden.

7. 7

   Let cool, then dust with icing sugar before serving.