Pignoli Nut Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup pignoli nuts
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, butter, sugar, and eggs until a crumbly dough forms.
3. Press the dough into the prepared pie pan and bake for 10 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the pignoli nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Pour the pignoli nut mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
6. Allow the pie to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pignoli nut pie is a traditional Italian dessert.
• The pie has a unique texture and flavor from the combination of the nutty pastry crust and the sweet, creamy filling.
• Pignoli nuts are pine nuts, which are a type of nut found in pine trees.