Pasta Frolla Italian Sweet Pastry Dough

Pasta Frolla, Italy’s beloved sweet pastry dough, is a versatile must-have for creating indulgent desserts like tarts, crostatas, and cookies. This tender yet sturdy dough combines the richness of cold, cubed butter with a bright hint of lemon zest and fragrant vanilla, balanced perfectly by a touch of sugar. Easily prepared in just 20 minutes, this recipe relies on simple yet high-quality ingredients, allowing the magic of Italian baking to shine. The key technique of gently working the dough ensures its delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. After chilling for optimal flakiness, Pasta Frolla is ready to roll out and bake into your favorite sweet creations. Whether you're crafting a buttery tart shell or festive cookies, this dough is your gateway to a world of Italian dessert perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 large Eggs (whole)
• 1 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional, finely grated)
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the all-purpose flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl or on a clean work surface.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk together the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using).

Step 4

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture.

Step 5

Using your hands or a spatula, gently combine the ingredients until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking the dough to maintain a tender texture.

Step 6

Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and firm up.

Step 7

Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and use as needed for tarts, cookies, or other desserts.

Step 8

If baking a tart shell, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), blind bake the dough for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden, and proceed with your recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(547.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2326.1

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 642.4mg	0%
Sodium 239.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 101.8g
Protein 35.6g	0%

Vitamin D 58.3IU	0%
Calcium 109.0mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 382.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 50.2%