Start by creaming the softened butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Beat for about 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Next, add in the egg and whisk again for another 2 minutes, or until fully incorporated.
Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the flour to the bowl. Mix just until everything comes together—overmixing at this stage can lead to a tough pastry due to gluten development. The dough should be soft but hold its shape.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to a 2mm thickness. Transfer it to the fridge and chill for 20–30 minutes until firm.
To form the tart, press a perforated tart ring into the chilled dough to cut out a base. Cut long strips from the dough for the sides and gently press them along the inner edges of the ring, sealing them to the base. Smooth out the edges with your fingers to neaten the shape.
Chill the shaped tart shell for another 15 minutes. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 165°C.
Once chilled, trim off any extra dough from the top edges. Add a scrunched-up piece of parchment paper to the center and fill it with baking weights like rice or beans to prevent the dough from puffing up while baking.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the shell turns a nice golden brown.