Cumberland Rum Nicky (Fruit and Rum Tart)

Name: Cumberland Rum Nicky (Fruit and Rum Tart)
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200 g pitted dates (chopped); 75 g dark brown sugar; 60 ml dark rum; 50 g unsalted butter; 2 tbsp golden syrup; 1 tbsp black treacle; ½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 200 g plain flour; 100 g cold unsalted butter (cubed); 1 tbsp caster sugar; Pinch of salt; 2 –3 tbsp cold water; 1 tbsp milk (for brushing); 1 tbsp demerara sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Prep:1h 25minCook:40min

Cumberland Rum Nicky is a traditional Cumbrian dessert filled with rum-soaked dates and treacle in a buttery pastry crust. Its deep caramel sweetness and warm spice make it a comforting, authentic British treat perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:51:35 GMT