How to Make Tart Shells

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable alternative.

egg yolk

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal offers a vegan option for binding.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.

Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.

Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.

Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into circles and fit them into tartlet pans, pressing gently to shape.

Prick the bottom of each shell with a fork to prevent bubbling.

Chill the shells in the refrigerator for another 15 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool before filling with desired fillings.

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