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The final result of The Crown Treacle Tart displayed on a plate with powdered sugar and whipped cream.

The Crown Treacle Tart

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The Crown Treacle Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of golden syrup and the freshness of lemon juice in a buttery pastry shell, making it a perfect treat for special occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the pastry:
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 100g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 23 tablespoons cold water
  • Salt to taste
  • For the filling:
  • 250g golden syrup
  • 150ml fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients needed for making the tart.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, chilled butter, and powdered sugar to create a breadcrumb-like texture.
  3. Add the egg yolk and cold water to form a dough, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, mix golden syrup, lemon juice, eggs, lemon zest, and ginger over low heat until slightly thickened.
  5. Roll out the chilled pastry, line a tart pan, trim edges, and blind bake for 15 minutes at 180°C.
  6. Remove weights, pour in the filling, and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let it cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store the tart in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
  • Serve it cold or gently reheat in the oven.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg