Classic treacle tart

Name: Classic treacle tart
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 175g day-old white breadcrumbs, from a good quality loaf (see tip); 725g golden syrup; Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon, plus 1½ tbsp lemon juice; 2 medium free-range eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tbsp double cream; Extra-thick double cream or vanilla ice cream to serve; 225g plain flour, plus extra to dust; ½ tsp salt; 65g chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 65g chilled lard, cut into pieces; 1½-2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h 10min

This classic treacle tart is made all the more brilliant because you can make it in advance and freeze until needed. No time to make pastry from scratch? This lemony treacle tart uses shop-bought sweet shortcrust pastry.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:49:05 GMT