The pine nut tart is a delicious traditional Italian dessert, consisting of a fragrant shortcrust pastry that envelops a luscious pine nut cream. Its origin can be traced to the Liguria region, famous for its cuisine and delicacies. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from an afternoon snack to a birthday party. Its preparation takes some time, but its rich flavor and crunchy texture make every minute of waiting worthwhile.
Sift the flour and place it in a bowl with the sugar, salt, lemon zest, egg, butter in pieces, and wine. Quickly knead with your hands to form a ball and place it in the refrigerator for half an hour covered with a cloth.
Butter and flour a 25 cm diameter tart pan, roll out the shortcrust pastry making a border all around, prick the pastry with a fork, cover with a sheet of wax paper, and place dried beans on top.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees.
Meanwhile, prepare the cream.
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until they are very frothy, add the flour and vanilla, dilute with the boiling milk, put on the heat and stir with a wooden spoon when it comes to a boil.
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Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
The pine nut tart is a typical dessert of Italian tradition, originating from the Liguria region.
Italia, Liguria
| Energy (kcal) | 309.42 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 34.08 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 21.18 |
| Fat (g) | 15.74 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 6.56 |
| Protein (g) | 9.23 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.81 |
| Sale (g) | 0.18 |
