Pie or Tart Dough

Makes: One double crust pie (9”) or two tarts

2 cups all purpose flour

1-2 tablespoons Sugar

Pinch Salt

1½ sticks (6 oz) unsalted butter, chilled

¼ cup cream cheese, chilled

1/4 - 1/3 cup Ice water

1. Prepare ingredients:

-Put flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.

-Cut butter and cream cheese into small pieces and add to processor.

2. Mix:

-Pulse mixture until crumbly and butter is in small pieces throughout the flour.

-Working quickly, start processor and add cold water until the mixture just forms a ball.

3. Chill:

-Turn out dough onto a work surface and flatten into a disk.

-Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Class Notes

-This dough may be frozen up to 6 months.

-Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours before use.