Tarts are delicious and easy to make. And like everything else, they taste so much better homemade! This is your sign to go make a tart. You will love this classic Lemon Tart with a Buttery Shortbread Crust, and this delicious Pear Tart! You can’t go wrong with this Apple Tart, it’s stunning and always a crowd-pleaser!
What is a Treacle Tart?
A treacle tart is a gooey treacle (or golden syrup) filling with a buttery brown sugar shortbread crust. It’s a classic English pastry. If you are a Harry Potter fan, then you’ll know treacle tart is his favorite dessert! So if you aren’t a tea drinker, you should pair this dessert with a Butter Beer. Of course, you’ll also have to try it with some whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients in Treacle Tart
This dessert, made with just a few simple ingredients, is going to blow you away. It’s so delicious and irresistible that you’ll wonder how something so easy can taste this good! Just check the recipe card below for all the exact measurements.
Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust
Flour: I used all-purpose flour in this recipe. Brown Sugar: Make sure to pack it down in the measuring cup. Salt: Salt helps to balance out the sweet flavors. Butter: I prefer using unsalted butter; however, if you use salted butter, be sure to leave out the added salt. Additionally, make sure to leave your butter out for a few hours to soften properly.
Treacle Tart Filling
How to Make a Treacle Tart
This tart is surprisingly quick and easy to make—you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before! The process is straightforward and comes together in just two simple steps. First, you’ll prepare the crust. Then, you’ll whip up the rich, sweet filling that gives the tart its signature flavor.
Making Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust
Making Treacle Tart Filling
Can I Use Corn Syrup Instead of Golden Syrup? A lot of you may be wondering if corn syrup would be a good replacement. I really don’t think so because the flavor will not be nearly the same. Golden syrup is full of deep and rich flavors that corn syrup doesn’t have. Because making golden syrup is so easy, I really recommend you use it! Do I Need to Blind Bake the Crust? Because you are baking the tart filling, you won’t need to bake the crust beforehand. Every oven bakes differently, so pay attention to how dark the crust looks while baking. Make sure you evenly pack the crust so it will all bake at the same time. Can I Make this Tart Ahead of Time? Yes, but I wouldn’t make it more than 24 hours before eating it.
On the Counter: You can cover your tart lightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to two days. In the Refrigerator: Cover your tart in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to two days. Make sure to let it warm to room temperature before serving. Can I Freeze Treacle Tart? Unfortunately, this tart does not freeze well. I don’t recommend freezing it.
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