BASIC TART CRUST

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Make and share this Basic Tart Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 Single crusts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup very cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a food processor combine flour and salt. Add butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas. Whisk together the yolk and 1/2 cup cold water. Drizzle the liquid into the food processor while pulsing to combine. Pulse until dough holds together when you pinch it, adding liquid as needed.
  • Turn dough onto a shet of plastic wrap and from into a ball. Divide in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap, flattening into a disk. Chill until cold or ready to use, about 30 minutes.
  • On a floured surface roll dough until it's 3/16 inch thick and large enough to fit in the tart pan. (Pinch edges of dough as you roll to prevent cracks and tears.) Place dough into tart pan; gently lift into place without stretching and press into pan. Use the heel of you hand or a rolling pin to trim the edges flush with the pan. If blind baking, freeze crust about 20 minutes.
  • For blind baking, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line the chilled crust with aluminum foil, pressing foil into the corners. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and place on a baking sheet. Bake until crust is set and just starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Remove foil lining and weights and return crust to oven to brown evenly, 5 to 10 minutes more. Cool completely, then remove from tart pan. Makes 2 Single Crusts.
  • CHEESE AND HERB CRUST VARIATION FOR TOMATO TART: Add 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or Jarlsberg cheese and 2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or thyme to the food processor with the flour and salt. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Shafique Smalling
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This is the best tart crust recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing. The crust is crispy and light, and the filling is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rehmanmughal king
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I've been trying to find a good tart crust recipe for years. This is it! The crust is thin and crispy, and the filling is rich and delicious. I'm so happy I finally found this recipe.


Prönøy Gámïng
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I made this crust for a bake sale last month. It was a success! I sold out of everything I made. I'm definitely making this crust again for the next bake sale.


Haseeb Writer
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I made this crust for a party last weekend. It was a disaster! The crust was too thick and heavy. The filling was too sweet. It was a mess. I'm never making this crust again.


Iqra Qaiser
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I made this crust for a potluck last month. It was a hit! Everyone loved it. They couldn't get enough of it. I'm definitely making it again for the next potluck.


Wyatt Lozynski
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I made this crust last weekend. It was a success! The crust was crispy and golden brown. The filling was sweet and tart. It was the perfect dessert for a summer gathering.


kuroko stare
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Muhammad Ehsan
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I'm a sugar-free dieter. I've been using this recipe for years. I just substitute sugar-free sweetener for the sugar. It works perfectly. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Phoo Phoo
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I'm a low-carb dieter. I've been using this recipe for years. I just substitute low-carb flour for the all-purpose flour. It works perfectly. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Prema Biswas
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I'm a vegan. I've been using this recipe for years. I just substitute vegan butter for the regular butter. It works perfectly. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Nwogu Chima
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I'm gluten-free. I've been using this recipe for years. I just substitute gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour. It works perfectly. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Migue Centeno
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I'm a novice baker. I've only made a handful of tarts. This is the only crust recipe I use. It's foolproof. I've never had a problem with it. It's the best.


osas gracy
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I'm a professional baker. I've made hundreds of tarts. This is my favorite crust recipe. It's the perfect combination of crispy and tender. I highly recommend it.


David Jambrovic
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I love this recipe. It's so versatile. I've used it to make sweet and savory tarts. I've also used it to make quiche. It's always delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Abdisalam madar
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I'm not much of a baker, but I can make this crust. It's so easy. I just follow the directions and it always turns out great. I've made it for potlucks and parties. Everyone always raves about it.


Sree Vanu Sharkar
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I've been using this recipe for years. It's my go-to crust recipe. It's always perfect. I've never had a problem with it. It's the best tart crust recipe out there.


Minus Link
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This is a great recipe! It's simple, easy to follow, and produces a delicious crust. I've used it to make a variety of tarts, including chocolate, fruit, and savory. They've all been a hit! I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to bake.