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RUSTIC LEMON TART (TORTA DELLA NONNA AL LIMONE) WITH PINE NUT LACE COOKIES



Rustic Lemon Tart (Torta Della Nonna al Limone) With Pine Nut Lace Cookies image

While the crispy, buttery lace cookies add addictive crunch to this dessert, they're not mandatory. The citrusy creaminess of this Italian-style lemon tart makes it an impressive finale all on its own.

Provided by Maialino

Categories     Dessert     Cookies     Lemon     Kid-Friendly     Christmas     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 (10") tart and about 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 28

For the crust:
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1 cup (4 ounces) whole-wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup turbinado sugar
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
For the filling:
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
Grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
1/2 cup sugar, divided
12 large egg yolks
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
For the Pine Nut Lace Cookies:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons (1 3/4 ounces) pine nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, for garnish
1/4 cup candied julienned lemon zest or thinly sliced candied lemon peel
Special equipment:
A 10-inch round fluted tart pan with removable bottom

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • Whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Simmer lemon juice and zest in a small skillet over medium heat until syrupy and golden, 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter, both sugars, and lemon reduction on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add whole egg and yolk and beat until just combined. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; beat until just combined.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface, flatten into a disc, then wrap in plastic and freeze for 10 minutes. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12" round, about 1/4-inch thick. Fit dough into tart pan, pressing it into the fluted sides. If the dough breaks, just press it back together with your fingers. Trim the excess by running a rolling pin over the tart pan. Prick the pastry several times with a fork and freeze tart shell until firm, about 15 minutes. Bake on the middle rack until the tart shell is golden and dry, 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 275°F.
  • Make the filling:
  • Combine cream, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan and bring just to a simmer.
  • Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar together in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot cream. Add lemon juice and strain mixture into a heat-proof pitcher or large measuring cup with spout.
  • Set tart pan on a sturdy baking sheet and pour in filling. Bake until custard is just set when jiggled, about 1 hour (the filling should not start to brown). Cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile make the Pine Nut Lace Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir butter and corn syrup in a medium bowl until smooth. Add sugar and stir to thoroughly combine. Add flour and pine nuts and stir until blended and smooth.
  • Working in batches, scoop level teaspoons batter onto baking sheet 2 inches apart, allowing room for the cookies to spread. Bake until cookies are golden and lacy, 8-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet and then transfer to a plate. Wipe parchment and repeat with remaining batter.
  • Cut torta into wedges and garnish each slice with toasted pine nuts, candied lemon zest, and Pine Nut Lace Cookies.
  • Do ahead
  • Torta can be refrigerated up to 1 day before serving and Pine Nut Lace Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day before serving.

LEMON NUT COOKIES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield about 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1 cup for rolling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse together the nuts, flour, cornmeal, and salt until finely ground and smooth.
  • Using a hand-held or stand mixer, beat together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl until light and creamy. Add the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon zest, and vanilla and beat to combine. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 batches until just combined; be careful not to over-mix. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining sugar with remaining zest. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer the dough onto cookie sheets and bake until firm and very pale golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • While the cookies are still warm, roll each cookie in the sugar mixture. To achieve a solid coating, roll each of the cookies a second time in the sugar mixture.

LEMON, COCONUT, AND MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Citrus     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick or regular oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
Zest and juice of lemon
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine flour and the next six ingredients (flour through baking soda). Combine the margarine with the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Add to the flour mixture, and stir well. Drop by tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes, or until almost set. Cool on pan 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. Remove cookies from pan and cool on racks.

LEMON NUT COOKIES



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Good cookies that are good for you.

Provided by C. Wayne

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream margarine with sugar. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), lemon juice and grated lemon and orange peels and beat. Add flour and mix well. Chill for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Dip a teaspoonful of dough into slightly beaten egg white and then into nuts. Place nut side up, 2 inches apart on lightly-oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to cooling rack immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 93.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

LEMON NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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This is a really old recipe that I found in my late MIL's recipe box, which I "inherited." They are surprisingly simple, and very tender and just a lovely cookie to serve anytime.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Dessert

Time 19m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon rind
1/2 cup pecans (can use almonds)

Steps:

  • Mix in order given.
  • Chill.
  • Bake in 400 degree oven for about 9 minutes.
  • Note: I don't know how many cookies this recipe makes. If you know, please submit. I am guessing 2 dozen.
  • Note: Cooking time does not include chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 1.6

LEMON NUT STAR COOKIES



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Family and friends will say "Hooray!" when they see these star-spangled cookies from our Test Kitchen. Make these treats throughout the year by using different cookie cutter and food coloring. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Red and blue food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon zest. , Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Divide into three bowls. Tint one portion red and one portion blue; leave the third portion white. Spread over cookies; let stand overnight for glaze to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON NUT COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1 cup for rolling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse together the nuts, flour, cornmeal, and salt until finely ground and smooth. Using a hand-held or stand mixer, beat together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl until light and creamy. Add the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon zest, and vanilla and beat to combine. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 batches until just combined; be careful not to over-mix. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining sugar with remaining zest. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer the dough onto cookie sheets and bake until firm and very pale golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, roll each cookie in the sugar mixture. To achieve a solid coating, roll each of the cookies a second time in the sugar mixture.

LEMON NUT COOKIES RECIPE



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Categories     Cookies     Nut

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1 cup for rolling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse together the nuts, flour, cornmeal, and salt until finely ground and smooth. Using a hand-held or stand mixer, beat together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl until light and creamy. Add the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon zest, and vanilla and beat to combine. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 batches until just combined; be careful not to over-mix. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining sugar with remaining zest. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer the dough onto cookie sheets and bake until firm and very pale golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, roll each cookie in the sugar mixture. To achieve a solid coating, roll each of the cookies a second time in the sugar mixture.

LEMON NUT STAR COOKIES RECIPE



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How to make Lemon Nut Star Cookies Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Red and blue food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon peel.
  • Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Divide into three bowls. Tint one portion red and one portion blue; leave the third portion white. Spread over cookies; let stand overnight for glaze to harden. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.

LEMON NUT STAR COOKIES



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Categories     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Yield 5.5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Powdered Sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2 cups Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Red and blue food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon peel. Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Divide into three bowls. Tint one portion red and one portion blue; leave the third portion plain. Spread over cookies; let stand overnight for glaze to harden.

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