Mean Chef's Sweet Tart Dough
Elevate your homemade desserts with Mean Chef's Sweet Tart Dough, a perfectly balanced pastry crust that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This luxurious dough begins with creamy unsalted butter and powdered sugar for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, enhanced by the richness of egg yolks and a hint of vanilla. Its precise blend of all-purpose flour and just a pinch of salt ensures the dough holds its shape while baking, making it ideal for sweet tarts, fruit galettes, or elegant pastry shells. With straightforward steps and a recommended chilling time to achieve a flawless finish, this recipe guarantees a buttery, golden crust every time. Whether you're crafting delicate French-inspired tarts or indulgent dessert creations, this sweet tart dough will become a cherished staple in your baking repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 90 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
Step 2
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough just comes together into a smooth ball. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crust.
Step 5
Shape the dough into a disc and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Step 6
Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Chilling the dough helps it firm up and prevents shrinkage during baking.
Step 7
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan. If necessary, let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to roll.
Step 8
Press the dough gently into the pan, trimming any excess from the edges. Chill the lined tart pan for another 20-30 minutes before filling or blind baking as needed.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (558.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2657.1 |
| Total Fat 157.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 88.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 745.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 186.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 290.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 89.3g | |
| Protein 33.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 119.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 362.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories