35 shortcrust pastry recipes

A European-style almond and cinnamon torte with a buttery shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam filling, and a lattice top dusted with powdered sugar. Elegant enough for Christmas, simple enough for any weekend.

Classic pate brisee: the four-ingredient French shortcrust pastry that forms the base of every great quiche, tart, or pot pie. Flour, butter, salt, and ice water cut and chilled into flaky perfection.

A rustic apple tart where pieces of buttery shortcrust are patched together top and bottom, layered with apricot jam and clove-spiced apples. A forgiving, no-fuss bake for anyone shy of rolling perfect pastry.