PâTE SUCRéE

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Provided by Suzanne Goin

Yield Makes 2 crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Whisk egg yolks and cream in a small bowl; set aside. Pulse flour, butter, sugar, and salt in a food processor until a coarse meal forms. With machine running, gradually add cream mixture; blend just to combine (do not overwork dough or crust will be tough).
Transfer dough to a large work surface. Knead just to incorporate, 4-5 turns. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a 1"-thick disk and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Crust can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling out. Crust can also be frozen for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before rolling out.