Treacle Tart

Name: Treacle Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 7 tbsp unsalted butter, diced; 1.5 cups golden syrup; 1.5 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 1 tsp lemon zest, grated; 2 tbsp lemon juice, squeezed; 1/4 cup heavy cream

A classic dessert featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with a sweet golden syrup and breadcrumb mixture scented with lemon zest.

70 minMediumServes 8360 cal/serving

BritishDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
7 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
1.5 cups golden syrup
1.5 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
2 tbsp lemon juice, squeezed
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1

Pulse 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, and 7 tbsp diced unsalted butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2

Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms, then wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
3

Roll dough out on a floured surface, press into a tart pan, and preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
4

Warm 1.5 cups golden syrup gently in a saucepan over low heat until fluid, but do not boil.
5

Stir 1.5 cups fresh white breadcrumbs, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, 2 tbsp squeezed lemon juice, and 1/4 cup heavy cream into the warm syrup until fully combined.
6

Pour the filling into the pastry shell and smooth the top.
7

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until pastry is golden brown and filling is set.

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Questions

What is Treacle Tart?

A classic dessert featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with a sweet golden syrup and breadcrumb mixture scented with lemon zest. This reference files it under British dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

Can I skip chilling the dough for Treacle Tart?

Step 2 reads: "Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms, then wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes." Not without a cost. The rest in step 2 firms the fat and relaxes the gluten, so the dough holds its shape and bakes up tender instead of spreading or shrinking.

Is there a substitute for corn syrup in Treacle Tart?

The entry for Treacle Tart calls for 1.5 cups golden syrup. In its place: Honey works in baking, measure for measure. In candy work do not substitute: the syrup is there to stop sugar crystals forming.

Is Treacle Tart vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 7 tbsp unsalted butter, diced and 1/4 cup heavy cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Can I freeze Treacle Tart?

Yes. Store Treacle Tart airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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