A beloved Italian classic, this rustic cake features a luscious vanilla pastry cream filling, a buttery crumbly crust, and a golden pine nut topping—just like Nonna used to make!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 
Silky pastry cream – Rich, velvety, and perfectly sweet.
Tender, buttery crust – Delicate yet satisfying.
Authentic Italian simplicity – Humble ingredients, unforgettable flavor.
Versatile for any occasion – Perfect with coffee or as a celebratory dessert.
Ingredients 
For the Pastry Cream:
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)
For the Cake Dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- ½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For Topping:
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or sliced almonds)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
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