Carnival Crumble Tart with Amaretti and Pistachio Cream

Carnival Crumble Tart with Amaretti and Pistachio Cream, known in Italy as Sbriciolata di Carnevale con Amaretti e Crema al Pistacchio, is a festive dessert traditionally enjoyed during the Carnival season. Made with a buttery crumb base and topping, a rich pistachio cream filling and the unmistakable flavour of crushed amaretti, this tart is indulgent, fragrant and irresistibly Italian. Perfect served at the end of a meal or with a cup of coffee, it’s a celebration of classic Italian baking with a Carnival twist.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Category

Dinner

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 250gr plain Flour (shop here)
• 120gr Butter, cold and cubed
• 100gr Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 100gr Amaretti (shop here), crushed
• 200gr Pistachio Cream Spread (shop here)
• 200gr Italian biscuits (Macine, Galletti, Tarallucci or Pan di stelle) (shop here)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, rub the butter into the flour until crumbly.
3. Add sugar and egg, mixing lightly to create a crumbly dough.
4. Press half of the mixture into a lined tin.
5. Spread pistachio cream evenly over the base.
6. Sprinkle with crushed amaretti and biscuits.
7. Cover with the remaining crumble mixture.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
9. Cool before slicing.