Description
A classic Italian hazelnut pie, perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe is easy enough for kids to help with!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (237 ml) flour
- 1/3 cup (80 g) sugar
- 5 1/2 Tbsp (80 g) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 pouch of Pane Angeli lievito per i dolci (or 2 tsp. baking powder)
- 1 egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 13 oz (400 g) Nutella
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta frolla short-bread crust by placing the flour onto a firm, smooth work surface, or into a large bowl. Add the sugar and pane angeli or baking powder, and mix. Gather the dry ingredients into a mound and form a well in the middle. Add the egg, cubes of butter and lemon zest, and working quickly with your fingers, work the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Mix by hand until the dough forms a homogenous, smooth ball. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and flour a 9-11 inch or 26-28 cm fluted-edge tart pan.
- Take 1/3 of the dough and set it aside. Roll out the remaining 2/3 of the pasta frolla and lay it into the tart pan, pressing the bottom and sides tightly against the edges. Spread the Nutella smoothly onto the crust.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut strips that are about 1/2 inch or 1 cm wide. Arrange the strips of dough on top of the crostata in a lattice pattern, and pinch the edges together.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Take care to not burn the Nutella. Let cool.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the hazelnuts briefly before incorporating them into the Nutella.
- If you don’t have Pane Angeli, you can substitute with 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Allow the crostata to cool completely before slicing to prevent the filling from being too runny.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50