Grandma's Cake
A buttery shortcrust tart filled with silky vanilla custard, topped with toasted pine nuts and a hint of orange. This classic Italian dessert is surprisingly simple and perfect for any occasion.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup pine nuts
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup cold butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-inch tart pan, forming a crust up the sides.
- 2
In a saucepan, whisk 2 eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- 3
Pour the custard into the crust. Sprinkle 1/4 cup pine nuts evenly over the top.
- 4
Bake until the custard is set and the crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing. Garnish with mint and orange zest if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch tart pan
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
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