Pâte Sablée, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry Tart Shells
Indulge in the delightful world of baking with Pâte Sablée, sweet shortcrust pastry tart shells. This easy-to-make recipe results in buttery, flaky crusts that serve as the perfect base for a variety of fillings. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, preparing a family treat, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these versatile tart shells are sure to impress. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create delicious desserts that leave everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on this delectable baking adventure!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 90 g powdered sugar
- 230 g pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 30 g almond flour
- Pinch of salt
- 110 g unsalted butter (very cold, cut into chunks)
- 50 g egg (approx. 1 egg at room temperature)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop, ensuring the butter is very cold.
- In a large bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, pastry flour, almond flour, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the room-temperature egg and mix gently until combined into a smooth dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer it to tart pan(s), pressing gently into place.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Prick bottoms with a fork and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before filling with desired ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg