Treacle Tart
Treacle tart is a British baked dessert with a short, buttery pastry shell filled with golden syrup mixed with breadcrumbs and a squeeze of lemon juice. The breadcrumbs absorb the syrup as it bakes, setting the filling to a firm, sticky consistency. It takes roughly 45 minutes in the oven and is typically served warm with cream or custard.
Equipment
- 9-inch tart pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling pin
- Grater
- Whisk
Ingredients
Pastry Crust
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold, diced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Filling
- 1 cup golden syrup
- 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- For the pastry crust, combine the flour and sugar in a bowl. Add the cold, diced butter. Rub the mixture together with your fingers until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and water. Stir until the dough begins to come together. Knead lightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges and dock the base with a fork.
- For the filling, gently heat the golden syrup until liquid. Remove from heat and mix in the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and juice. Stir in the beaten egg until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared tart crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Bake the tart for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a dollop of clotted cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cinnamon to the filling.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour for the crust and gluten-free breadcrumbs in the filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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