Easy Sweet Tart Crust Recipe
Creating the perfect tart crust shouldn't be hard or stressful. With this Easy Sweet Tart Crust Recipe, you'll get a flaky, buttery, sweet base ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, diced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 –2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add diced cold butter into the dry mixture.
- Use pastry cutter or hands to form crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla to the mix.
- Slowly add water, one tablespoon at once.
- Mix until dough begins to come together.
- Form dough into a ball and flatten slightly.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) during chilling.
- Roll dough on floured surface until 1/8 inch thick.
- Gently place rolled dough into tart pan.
- Press it firmly into corners and trim edges.
- Prick base with a fork to avoid bubbles.
- Chill crust in tart pan for 10 more minutes.
- Bake crust for 15–18 minutes or golden brown.
- Cool completely before adding your tart filling.
Notes
- Always use cold butter for flakier texture.
- Chill dough before and after shaping.
- Don’t skip pricking holes—it prevents puffing.
- Use pie weights for even baking, if desired.
- Avoid overmixing to keep crust tender.