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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