Recipe: Pignoli Tart with Mascarpone Crema

Cynthia DePersio is nuts for nuts. "I adore them, so I decided to use Italian pignoli cookies for the inspiration for this tart," she told us. The New Jersey–based pastry chef adds pulsed pine nuts to a classic French frangipane, then bakes the filling in a sandy sablé crust. "I like to pinwheel thinly sliced banana slices on top, sprinkle them with raw sugar, and brûlée," she says. We're partial to crowning our pieces with a dollop of mascarpone-boosted whipped cream.
Recipe: Butterscotch Budino with Caramel Sauce and Rosemary–Pine Nut Cookies
Rich and velvety, budino is Italy's answer to pudding. This butterscotch version by JBF Award winner Nancy Silverton borders on sinful, its heady sweetness complemented by caramel sauce. We especially love the charming rosemary–pine nut cookie garnish.
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