So I’m still on this Italian kick, and I can’t seem to shake it off. Last week I shared a recipe for a classic and simple Tiramisu, and if you read that post and felt like you just needed some more traditional Italian treats in your life, then you’re in luck. In that post I also shared that I’m taking an Italian class for fun, to distract me from my day to day work activities. It’s been such a nice break from my daily routine of cooking, photographing, writing and editing. Aside from learning the language, this class has also inspired me to venture out of my comfort zone in the kitchen to learn about Italian cooking. It’s a county rich, not only in culture, but also immensely opulent in its food. I’ve only just started to scratch the surface with the tiramisu and now this Torta della Nonna, but I’m excited to continue learning as much as possible. Torta della Nonna is a traditional Tuscan dessert. Literally translated it means, “cake of the grandmother.” It’s a sweet short pastry tart filled with an Italian custard flavored with a hint of fresh lemon and vanilla. It’s topped with pine nuts before baked until golden brown, and then finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s incredibly simple in nature but complex in flavor. You have to try it for yourself!
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