Grandma’s Pistachio Cake: A Creamy and Delicious Dessert

Preparation

For the cream:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until well combined.
2. Add the cornstarch and warm milk, mixing thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
4. Stir in the pistachio paste.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to cool.

For the base:

1. In a bowl, mix the butter, powdered sugar, and salt until creamy.
2. Add the egg and flour, mixing to form a dough.
3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and place it in a baking pan.
5. Prick the bottom with a fork and fill with the prepared pistachio cream.
6. Cover with another layer of dough.
7. Brush the top with the beaten egg and decorate with pine nuts or pistachios.

Baking:
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and bake for 55 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

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