Name: Pâte Sucrée
Yield: 2 crusts
Ingredients: 3 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

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Adding egg yolks, cream, and sugar transforms a standard crust into something almost cookie-like. Freeze the second crust for later use.

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