An Italian-inspired gluten free custard pie with filled with zesty vanilla pastry cream and topped with pine nuts.Note: Use the unit converter if needed. This recipe is measured by weight (metric) for accuracy.
100gsalted vegan butter Violife Salted is preferredcold and cut into cubes
100gsugar
1pinchsalt
120gegg2 large eggs
zest of 1 lemon
Custard Cream
500goat milk barista gluten-free
120gegg yolks
90gsugar
50gcornstarch
1vanilla pod or 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
50gvegan butter, Miyokos is preferredsoft
zest of 2 lemons and 1 orange
60 gpine nuts
Instructions
Shortcrust Pastry
Mix all dry ingredients, place them on a work surface or large bowl, then make a well in the center.
Add the vegan butter cubes, lemon zest, and eggs. Mix with your fingers until the dough looks like coarse crumbs.
Slightly knead the dough until it holds together, wrap it with cling film, shape it into a ball, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to avoid getting your hands messy.
Custard Cream
Warm the oat milk in a saucepan. In a bowl, combine 1/3 of warm (not hot) oat milk, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Mix the custard mixture into the remaining warm milk. Cook over low-medium heat while constantly whisking until it thickens.
Take the custard cream off the heat. Strain it to remove lumps.
Add the zest and cold vegan butter. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
Baking The Pie
Roll the cold dough between two sheets of baking paper to a thickness of 3-4 cm (1/4 inch). Use dough measuring strips for an even thickness.
Lift the dough to a pie dish or tart ring using a rolling pin. Press the dough well on the sides, then prick the bottom with a fork. Trim the edges. Let the dough rest in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Pour the cold lemon custard on the prepared pie dough.
Roll out the leftover shortcrust pastry dough and place it on top. Then, use your fingers to crimp the corners to seal the pie. Brush with egg wash, spread the pine nuts evenly on top and finally poke some holes on the pie crust using a fork.
Bake in a preheated oven for 320° F (160° C) for 55 minutes. Adjust the temperature to 355° F (180° C), then bake for another 8 to 10 minutes.
Let the pie cool completely before sprinkling powdered sugar. It’s ready to cut and serve.
Notes
Freeze the shortcrust pastry dough by wrapping it in cling film and in a zip-lock bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
You can store the custard pie in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keyword gluten free custard pie, gluten free torta della nonna