DishkinDishkin
Back
Quick Treacle Tart
45 mintime
Easydifficulty
6Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
400 kcalCalories
4 gProtein
60 gCarbs
18 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Quick Treacle Tart

70% authentic · British

A simplified version of the classic treacle tart, using ready-made pastry for a faster preparation time while retaining the beloved sweet, sticky filling.

Ingredients

Servings6
  • Ready-made shortcrust pastry1 sheet (approx. 320g)
  • Golden syrup250g
  • Breadcrumbs (fresh white)120g
  • Lemon zest1 tsp
  • Butter25g
  • Egg yolk1
  • Saltpinch

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). Line a 20cm tart tin with the ready-made shortcrust pastry. Prick the base with a fork.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, gently heat the golden syrup and butter until the butter has melted. Stir in the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and egg yolk until combined.

  3. 3

    Pour the treacle mixture into the pastry case. You can add a simple lattice or cut-out shapes from any leftover pastry if desired, or leave it open-faced.

  4. 4

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling and set.

  5. 5

    Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Rate this recipe

Choose 1 to 5 stars. Each recipe can be rated once.

No ratings yet.

Share this recipe

Similar recipes

You may also like these Dishkin recipes.

Classic Bakewell Tart
Traditional dish

Classic Bakewell Tart

A quintessential British dessert featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry base, a layer of raspberry jam, frangipane filling, and a characteristic white icing glaze with a cherry on top.

90 min 450 kcal

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter, cold and cubed · Caster sugar · Egg yolk

Lemon Tart with Meringue
Traditional dish

Lemon Tart with Meringue

A classic French lemon tart featuring a crisp, buttery pastry crust filled with a bright, tangy lemon curd, topped with a fluffy, toasted meringue.

90 min 550 kcal

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter, cold · Granulated sugar · Ice water

French Apple Tart (Tarte Tatin)
85% authentic

French Apple Tart (Tarte Tatin)

An upside-down caramelized apple tart where the apples are cooked in caramel before being topped with pastry and baked. Traditionally made in a specific pan, this version adapts to a standard skillet.

75 min 400 kcal

unsalted butter · granulated sugar · firm apples (like Golden Delicious or Gala), peeled, cored, and halved or quartered · puff pastry, thawed

Classic Blueberry Pie
Traditional dish

Classic Blueberry Pie

A quintessential American dessert featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with sweet and slightly tart blueberries, baked to golden perfection.

120 min 550 kcal

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter, cold and cubed · Ice water · Fresh blueberries