A Timeless Italian Classic: Torta della Nonna

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Here is the **recipe rewritten clearly and smoothly in English**:

## **Torta della Nonna (Italian Custard Tart)**

### **Ingredients**

#### **For the Shortcrust Pastry**

* 250 g all-purpose flour
* 100 g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
* 75 g granulated sugar
* 1 whole egg
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* A pinch of salt
* Zest of 1 lemon (optional but highly recommended)

#### **For the Custard Filling**

* 500 ml whole milk
* 4 egg yolks
* 100 g sugar
* 40 g cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

#### **Optional Toppings**

* Pine nuts
* Powdered sugar, for dusting

**Instructions**

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