Shortcrust Pastry Recipe | The Best Shortcrust Pastry | Fond De Tarte | Pie Crust | Shortcrust

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and the butter until creamy and pale.

Add the heavy cream, the egg, and the salt. Whisk until smooth.

Add the flour all at once and whisk until dough sticks to the whisk and you can form a ball.

Butter and flour a pie dish. Transfer the dough to the dish and spread it with your hands, then prick with a fork.

Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer, cover with aluminum foil and spread baking weights on top. Bake for 15 minutes.

Remove foil and the weights, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Crust must be fully baked and golden.

Allow to cool before filling.

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