Ingredients

 

1 egg

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup butter (softened)

1/2 cup sugar

1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

A pinch of salt

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Instructions

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

5 - Place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes. 

 

6 - Preheat oven to 350°F.

 

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

 

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

 

9 - Allow to cool before filling.