Sweet Tart Crust
This is a classic dough for sweet, versatile desserts. Most importantly, it's super simple and delicious. You can use it for pies, tarts, or as a sweet bite.
Place <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of softened unsalted butter and <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar in a bowl. Mix with a rubber spatula until the sugar is completely incorporated
Add <quantity>1</quantity> egg and mix to combine until you get a silked cream
Add <quantity>165<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of almond flour. Mix until you get a coarse texture
Knead the dough gently with your hands until it becomes smooth. Avoid over-kneading it
Place the dough in a container, cover, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 2h until firm
Flour the clean work surface and knead the dough. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until it's about <quantity>5<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Measure the circumference of the dough using a <quantity>15<unit>cm</unit></quantity> diameter tart mold. Increase it by <quantity>4<unit>cm</unit></quantity> to make a disk and trim the extra dough
Flour a baking tray and place the dough into the mold, pressing it against the sides
Trim the excess dough and press it against the sides again
Pierce the dough with a fork
Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 15m to relax
Preheat the oven to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Place <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of heavy cream and <quantity>2</quantity> egg yolks in a bowl. Whisk until completely combined
Bake for 15m until light brown
Remove the crust from the oven and brush with the cream and yolks mixture
Bake the brushed crust 3m until golden brown
Use a grater to trim the crust and even out the edges. The sweet tart crust is ready
Fill this crust with your favorite filling. Enjoy!
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