Sweet Tart Crust Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Sweet Tart Crust that serves as the perfect base for any tart or pie. This buttery, shortcrust pastry is easy to prepare and results in a tender, flavorful crust that complements a variety of fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 1 tart crust (9-inch) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons ice water (as needed)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk and pulse until incorporated. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing just until the dough starts to come together.
- Shape and Chill: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Crust: Roll out the chilled dough and press into a tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim any excess and prick the bottom with a fork. Chill the shaped crust for 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18–22 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely before filling.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, substitute 2 tablespoons of flour with cocoa powder.
- Blind baking with pie weights helps prevent puffing if using a wet filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of crust)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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