Easy Shortbread Tart Crust

Easy Shortbread Tart Crust

from blossomtostem.net
25 min

This shortbread tart crust is pretty much foolproof. It's a press-in crust that's a simple mixture of flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, melted butter, and a little bit of vanilla. It's easy to make and doesn't require any rolling or chilling or any special equipment (beyond a tart pan itself). It's a versatile crust that will work with any standard tart recipe. The tart crust can be made and baked up to two days ahead. You'll need a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt to a small bowl and whisk together.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan (or in the microwave), add the vanilla extract to the butter and stir, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir together until thoroughly moistened. 

  3. 3

    Press the dough evenly along the bottom and sides into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

  4. 4

    Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.