Description
A classic Italian custard-filled tart with a crispy crust and pine nut topping.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, egg yolk, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the custard: Heat milk until warm. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon zest in a bowl. Gradually whisk in warm milk.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out 2/3 of dough and line a tart pan. Fill with custard.
- Roll remaining dough into a circle, place over custard, and seal edges. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle pine nuts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.