Torta della Nonna Recipe

Name: Torta della Nonna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups allpurpose flour; 1 egg pus 2 yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons sweet butter and 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil melted together; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Filling; 2 cups fresh ricotta (sheep's milk is best); 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup sugar; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 3 eggs

Servings: persons

2 cups allpurpose flour
1 egg pus 2 yolks
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sweet butter and 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil melted together
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
2 cups fresh ricotta (sheep's milk is best)
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup sugar
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 eggs

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
To make the pastry, make a well of the flour, place egg, yolks, sugar, butter and olive oil mixture in center and proceed as you would with fresh pasta, i.e.
3
bring flour in bit by bit until liquid in well is thick enough to bring together with hands.
4
Knead until dough is smooth and then allow to rest 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make the filling by mixing together the ricotta, pine nuts, sugar, lemon zest, juice and eggs in a bowl until creamy.
6
To assemble, roll out the pastry to form two 12 inch circles.
7
Place one circle down to line the bottom and sides of the pan.
8
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over this layer.
9
Place the remaining circle of dough over the top and pinch together the edges.
10
Place in oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
11
Remove and serve warm or at room temperature with vin santo from Cappezzana.

1067

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups allpurpose flour, 1 egg pus 2 yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons sweet butter and 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil melted together, and more.

Yes, Torta della Nonna falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Torta della Nonna

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