Basic Sweet Tart Crust (Pate a Sucre)

Pate a Sucre is a classic French pastry crust used for various sweet tarts and pies. Its buttery and crumbly texture adds a delicious base to any tart filling.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Basic Sweet Tart Crust (Pate a Sucre)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Any, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 unit Egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Add this to the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan.
5. Gently press the dough into the pan, trimming any excess. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
6. Bake the tart crust for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely before filling.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.