Three easy ways to neatly trim a pastry case from Martha Collison. Once the tart tin has been lined, make sure there is a generous overhang of pastry. To trim with a rolling pin – gently encourage the ...

Use your rolling pin to lift the pastry into the tin. Metal tart tins are best for baking pastry because they conduct and hold heat well. -Roll out the pastry until it is larger than the diameter of ...