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Sweet Tart Crust

07/06/20 | Dessert, Recipes & Tips

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Making a sweet tart crust is so easy! Take your desserts to the next level with this easy homemade version of a classic recipe.Making a sweet tart crust is so easy! Take your desserts to the next level with this easy homemade version of a classic recipe.

Making a sweet tart crust is so easy! Take your desserts to the next level with this easy homemade version of a classic recipe.

Unlike pie crusts, a tart crust has a little more versatility as far as flavors and uses. With a sweet tart crust you can have a delicious treat that is filled with fresh fruits or other sweets and that goes well with the crust beneath it.

Instead of the filling and crust being to separate flavors, they work together to taste great as a team. Of course, if you wanted something more savory like a quiche, you could always aim for a savory tart crust recipe.

See? Already there are two tart crust recipe options to choose from. Sweet and savory. I mean, really, who needs more than that? That pretty much covers everything from breakfast to dessert.

This sweet tart crust recipe can be used in a wide range of treats and you’re going to love every one of them.

When you first learn how to make a tart crust you might be surprised to learn that it’s not as difficult as making a traditional pie crust, and that it isn’t as simple as a graham cracker crust either.

It’s sort of a cross between the two. There’s blending, pressing into a pan, and prebaking before using in a recipe. A pretty standard and simple process, but so worth it.

What truly helps with making tart crusts to turn out right are pie weights. Those are anything heavy that sits inside of the crust to prevent puffing while baking.

These are fairly cheap to buy and can have multiple uses in the kitchen as they work great for other pie crust recipes too. I have a mix of purchased pie weights, rice, and beans that I use. You can use whatever you want that isn’t going to bake in the oven and will give the crust enough weight.

Is tart crust the same as pie crust?

Tart crust and pie crust are not the same things. Where a pie crust is made to be flakey, tender, and buttery.

The tart crust is much more like a cookie. In this case, it’s even a sweet one whereas pie crusts try not to be too sweet.

Why is my tart dough crumbly?

It’s super important to remember that the tart dough is supposed to be crumbly. It should come together when pressed but it really should be mostly crumbs.

If you need more water, add it in really small amounts until the dough just starts to look wet. This is the right consistency, wet sand.

Why do you bake tart shells before filling?

Baking a crust before filling it is a technique called bind baking. It’s used all over the world and in many different recipes. There are some great reasons to do this including the fact that it helps to set up a nice and crispy crust layer and prevent sogginess.

Not every filling has to be baked or baked long enough to cook both it and the crust, so a blind bake helps to make sure that both are finished correctly and at the same time.

How to make tart crust

  • In a bowl, combine your flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Cut in the butter until it’s the size of peas.
  • Add in the egg yolk and the water. The dough will be loose but still hold together when squeezed. You may need to add in an extra tablespoon of water to get to the correct texture.
  • Press the crust into an ungreased tart pan in an even layer. Chill for at least 45 minutes (or up to 3 days before using).
  • If you need to pre-bake your tart crust, bake it at 375F degrees for 10 minutes for a partial bake. Line the tart crust with parchment or foil before baking and fill it with pie weights.
  • For a full bake follow the directions in the step above but remove the pie weights after 10 minutes and continue to bake without them for another 10-15 minutes until the crust is a golden brown.
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Sweet Tart Crust

Making a sweet tart crust is so easy! Take your desserts to the next level with this easy homemade version of a classic recipe.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade tart crust, how to make tart crust, sweet tart crust
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 200kcal
Author Alli
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter very cold and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water see note

Instructions

  • Combine flour sugar, and salt.
  • Cut in the butter until it is the size of peas – this is easily done with a pastry cutter or in a food processor.
  • Combine with the egg yolk and water. The dough will be very loose but hold together when squeezed. You may need to use an additional tablespoon of water to get the correct texture.
  • Press the dough into an ungreased tart pan in an even layer. Chill for at least 45 minutes, or up to 3 days before using.
  • If you need to pre-bake your tart crust, bake it at 375ºF for 10 minutes for a partial bake. Line the tart crust with parchemnt or foil before baking and fill it with pie weights.
  • For a full bake, follow the directions in the step above but remove the pie wieghts after 10 minutes and continue to bake without them for 10-15 more minutes until it's golden brown.
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Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Alli says

    October 2, 2020 at 2:11 PM

    5 stars
    Perfect tart crust!

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