How to Make a Tart Crust
Mix the butter, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth., Add eggs a little at a time. , Add flour and salt until just incorporated., Shape dough into flat disks, wrap with saran wrap, and chill until dough is firm...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Mix the butter
Do this slowly so you do not over mix. ,, Make sure dough is just larger than your pan.
Press the dough into the sides of the pan, just like making a pie.
Gently roll rolling pin along the top of the tart pan to trim excess dough. ,,,, Simple ideas include vanilla pudding topped with fresh sliced fruits or chocolate mousse topped with chopped nuts. -
Step 2: lemon zest
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Step 3: and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
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Step 4: Add eggs a little at a time.
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Step 5: Add flour and salt until just incorporated.
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Step 6: Shape dough into flat disks
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Step 7: wrap with saran wrap
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Step 8: and chill until dough is firm.
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Step 9: Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface.
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Step 10: Let dough rest 20-30 minutes.
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Step 11: Dock with fork by placing a few small holes in the bottom of the dough to allow air through.
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Step 12: Blind Bake at 350ยบ F for about 20 minutes
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Step 13: or until crust is lightly browned.
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Step 14: Once the shell has cooled
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Step 15: fill it with your favorite items.
Detailed Guide
Do this slowly so you do not over mix. ,, Make sure dough is just larger than your pan.
Press the dough into the sides of the pan, just like making a pie.
Gently roll rolling pin along the top of the tart pan to trim excess dough. ,,,, Simple ideas include vanilla pudding topped with fresh sliced fruits or chocolate mousse topped with chopped nuts.
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