Torta Cremona.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are allergen-friendly and cost-effective.

Prepare the frolla by mixing together the flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.

Press the frolla into a 25 cm diameter baking pan and pre-bake if necessary.

For the filling, combine almond flour, flour, cornstarch, butter, granulated sugar, eggs, baking powder, almond extract, and vanilla until smooth.

Spread the apricot jam over the pre-baked frolla.

Pour the filling over the jam and bake until set and golden.

Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar and top with additional apricot jam.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens