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Definition of shortcrust

shortcrust

/ˈʃɔːrtˌkrʌst/
short · crust
Plural:shortcrusts
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• noun

1

British A crumbly, non-flaky type of pastry made with a high proportion of fat to flour, commonly used as a base for tarts, quiches, and pies.

Example

"She blind-baked the shortcrust for fifteen minutes before pouring in the lemon curd filling."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'short' (in its traditional culinary sense meaning crumbly or rich in fat, attested since the 15th century) and 'crust'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shortcrust. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shortcrust
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