Treacle Tart Recipe

Name: Treacle Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tbsp sugar; 8 tbsp cold butter, cubed; 1 large egg yolk; 1 1/2 cups golden syrup; Zest of 1 large lemon, finely grated; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 9 in (23cm) tart pan with removable bottom

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
8 tbsp cold butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups golden syrup
Zest of 1 large lemon, finely grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
9 in (23cm) tart pan with removable bottom

1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.
3
Add the butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse bread crumbs.
4
Mix the egg yolk with 3 tbsp cold water.
5
Add to the dough and stir until it comes together.
6
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 1/8 in (3mm) circle to line the tart pan.
7
Trim the excess and prick with a fork.
8
Chill for 30 minutes.
9
Line with wax paper, fill with baking beans, and bake for 10 minutes.
10
Remove the paper and beans and bake for 5 minutes.
11
Remove and reduce the oven temperature to 375F (190C).
12
Warm the syrup in a saucepan with the lemon.
13
Add the ginger.
14
Sprinkle the bread crumbs in the tart shell, pour in the syrup, and let stand for 5 minutes.
15
Use the dough trimmings to make a lattice top.
16
Bake for 2030 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 8 tbsp cold butter, cubed, 1 large egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Treacle Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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