Almond and Pine Nut Torte
Almond and Pine Nut Torte
Description


This tart is very popular in northern Italy, using ingredients indigenous to the region.  I love to make it when I can use the fresh local ingredients on our Piemonte trip. It is a light tart which pairs well with freshly made lemon whipped cream and a nice glass of Prosecco di Conigliano. - Debbie

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Ingredients
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Desserts
Serves
6

¾ cup butter, cut into dice
2 cups flour, all-purpose
½ cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup toasted blanched almonds
½ cup toasted pine nuts
Zest of 1 lemon, grated (avoid white part)
2 Tablespoons sugar

Methods/steps

Preheat oven to 375. Butter (or use flour spray) an 8” cake pan or quiche pan. 

Place almonds and pine nuts in food processor and pulse until nuts look like small pebbles.  Empty into large bowl.  Add butter and flour into bowl and mix ingredients by hand until mixture has a crumbly consistency like cornmeal.  Add egg, sugar and lemon zest to bowl.  Mix by hand until mixture forms a ball. 

Place the batter into the cake pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the extra sugar over the cake batter. Bake until top of tart is light golden brown, 25-35 minutes. Allow to cool in cake pan. Remove and serve with lemon whipped cream.

 

To see Debbie prepare this recipe, click here.

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