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Mary Berry Treacle Tart Recipe

Mary Berry Treacle Tart

There’s something unmistakably charming about a classic treacle tart. A favorite in the realm of British desserts, this sweet treat combines the delightful textures of a crumbly pastry base with a lusciously sticky filling. Taking about an hour to prepare and cook, Mary Berry’s treacle tart recipe is a masterclass in dessert-making that promises to transport your taste buds straight to the heart of England.

Ingredients

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  • 225 grams plain flour
  • 150 grams cold butter, cubed
  • Cold water
  • 300 grams golden syrup
  • 125 grams breadcrumbs
  • The zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)

Instructions

 
  1. Prepare the Pastry: Blend flour and butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add cold water to form a dough.
  2. Shape the Base: Roll out the dough and line a tart tin. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Make the Filling: Warm the golden syrup, then mix in breadcrumbs and lemon zest and juice.
  4. Assemble the Tart: Pour the filling into the pastry base.
  5. Bake: Glaze with beaten egg and bake for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.