We have all the tart crust recipes you’ll ever need. Including, a savory crust, the classic tart crust, a gluten free tart crust, and a chocolate tart crust recipe. Get the inspiration, recipe, and directions for the perfect tart crust right here.
Savory Tart Crust Recipe
What you’ll need
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (cold and cut into pieces)
5-8 tablespoons ice water
Usually cooks at 375 degrees Fahrenheit and makes enough for one 13.75×4.25 tart pan.
In a large bowl combine flour and salt. Add the butter and combine with a pastry blender until it resembles a coarse meal with pea-sized pieces. Add 4 tablespoons of water and blend with the flour and butter mixture with a fork. Continue adding ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Remove dough from bowl and place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until smooth. Form dough into a thick disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using. When ready to use, let the dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before rolling it out on a floured surface. Carefully press the dough into a tart pan, pierce the bottom a few times with a fork, and bake for 12 minutes.
The Classic Tart Crust Recipe
What you’ll need
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter (cold and cut into pieces)
1 egg (beaten)
Makes 6 mini tarts
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and combine with a pastry blender until it resembles a coarse meal with pea-sized pieces. Drizzle the beaten egg over the mixture and blend with a fork. Once dough has come together remove from the bowl and onto a floured surface. Knead the dough a couple times until it’s smooth and combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When ready to use, allow the dough to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Divide the dough into six equal balls. Roll out each ball into a circle just larger than your tart pan. Carefully press the dough into each tart pan, use a fork to pierce the bottom a few times, and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Gluten Free Tart Crust Recipe
What you’ll need
2 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons butter (cold, cut into pieces)
1 egg (beaten)
Makes enough to fit one 9×9 tart pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and salt. Add the butter and combine it with the almond flour with a pastry blender until it resembles a coarse meal. Drizzle the beaten egg over the mixture and blend with a fork until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or at least 1-2 hours. When you’re ready to use, remove from refrigerator and let the dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Press the dough into your desired tart pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
Chocolate Tart Crust Recipe
What you’ll need
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter (cold, cut into pieces)
4-6 tablespoon ice water
Makes enough for one 12 1/2 diameter round tart pan.
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture with a pastry blender until it resembles a coarse meal. Add 4 tablespoons of water and combine with a fork. Continue to add water until dough comes together. Remove dough from mixing bowl and knead a few times on a lightly floured surface. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. When ready to use, remove the dough and let it stand at room temperature for at least 5-10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out the dough on a piece of floured parchment paper until it’s roughly 12 inches in diameter. Carefully press the dough into the tart pan, prick the bottom a few times with a fork, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let the crust cool before filling.
Enjoy!
