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Golden-brown treacle tart with shiny syrupy filling, served on a rustic wooden board, dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh blackberries and mint leaves, against a softly blurred backdrop of Hogwarts Great Hall's stone arches and flickering candlelight.

Harry Potter Treacle Tart

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A magical twist on the classic British treacle tart, inspired by the beloved Harry Potter series. Features a rich, golden syrup filling in a buttery short crust, finished with berries for balance.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 x 9-inch shortcrust pastry shell (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup (220g) golden syrup
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) self-raising flour
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh blackberries and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blind bake pastry shell for 15 minutes; cool slightly.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter with golden syrup and sugar over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in flour, lemon juice, ginger (if using), and vanilla until just combined.
  4. Pour filling into pre-baked shell and smooth top.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with blackberries and mint before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pastry and gluten-free self-raising flour blend.
  • Store covered in fridge for up to 4 days; reheatindividual slices 10 sec in microwave for warm serving.
  • Double the recipe and layer in ramekins for individual tartlets.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart wedge
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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