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A traditional British dessert

Treacle tart is a traditional British dessert. The tart consists of a shortcrust pastry filled with a thick mixture of golden syrup, breadcrumbs, and lemon juice. It is often served with clotted cream, custard, or ice cream.

History[edit]

The treacle tart is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, following the invention of golden syrup in 1883 by the Lyle's company. The dessert quickly became popular due to its simple ingredients and sweet flavor. It is mentioned in various British cookbooks from the early 20th century.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of treacle tart involves making a shortcrust pastry base, which is then filled with a mixture of golden syrup, fresh breadcrumbs, and lemon juice. Some variations may include ginger or cream in the filling. The tart is baked until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.

Cultural references[edit]

Treacle tart is famously known as the favorite dessert of Harry Potter, the protagonist of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. This has contributed to its popularity among fans of the series.

Gallery[edit]

A treacle tart made by Mary Berry, a renowned British baker.
Treacle tart served with clotted cream.

Related pages[edit]

References[edit]

Treacle_tart[edit]

Mary Berry's treacle tart
Treacle tart with clotted cream

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-'''Treacle tart''' is a traditional [[British cuisine|British]] dessert, known for its rich, sweet flavor. The primary ingredients are [[treacle]], a syrup made from refined sugar, and a pastry shell. The tart is often served with a dollop of [[clotted cream]] or a scoop of [[ice cream]].
+{{short description|A traditional British dessert}}
+{{Use British English|date=October 2023}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== History ==
+'''Treacle tart''' is a traditional [[British cuisine|British]] dessert. The tart consists of a shortcrust pastry filled with a thick mixture of [[golden syrup]], [[breadcrumbs]], and [[lemon juice]]. It is often served with [[clotted cream]], [[custard]], or [[ice cream]].
-The origins of treacle tart can be traced back to the 19th century in England. It was a popular dessert during this time due to the widespread availability of its main ingredient, treacle. The tart became a staple in British households and is still enjoyed today.
-== Ingredients and Preparation ==
+==History==
-The main ingredient in a treacle tart is [[golden syrup]], a type of light treacle. The syrup is mixed with breadcrumbs and lemon juice or zest, which helps to cut through the sweetness of the syrup. This mixture is then poured into a pastry shell and baked until set.
+The treacle tart is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, following the invention of golden syrup in 1883 by the [[Lyle's Golden Syrup|Lyle's company]]. The dessert quickly became popular due to its simple ingredients and sweet flavor. It is mentioned in various British cookbooks from the early 20th century.
-The pastry used for the tart is typically a [[shortcrust pastry]], which is made from flour, fat, and water. The pastry is rolled out and used to line a tart tin before the filling is added.
+==Preparation==
+The preparation of treacle tart involves making a shortcrust pastry base, which is then filled with a mixture of golden syrup, fresh breadcrumbs, and lemon juice. Some variations may include [[ginger]] or [[cream]] in the filling. The tart is baked until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.
-== Variations ==
+==Cultural references==
-While the traditional treacle tart is made with golden syrup, there are variations of the tart that use different types of syrup such as [[molasses]] or [[black treacle]]. Some recipes also include additional ingredients like ginger or spices to add more flavor.
+Treacle tart is famously known as the favorite dessert of [[Harry Potter (character)|Harry Potter]], the protagonist of the [[Harry Potter (book series)|Harry Potter series]] by [[J.K. Rowling]]. This has contributed to its popularity among fans of the series.
-== In Popular Culture ==
+==Gallery==
-Treacle tart is often associated with British culture and has been mentioned in various forms of media. It is famously known as [[Harry Potter]]'s favorite dessert in the [[Harry Potter (series)|Harry Potter series]] by [[J.K. Rowling]].
+<gallery>
+File:Mary_Berry_treacle_tart_(8131434026).jpg|A treacle tart made by [[Mary Berry]], a renowned British baker.
+File:Treacle_Tart_with_clotted_cream.jpg|Treacle tart served with clotted cream.
+</gallery>
-== See Also ==
+==Related pages==
-* [[List of British desserts]]
+* [[British cuisine]]
-* [[List of tarts]]
+* [[Golden syrup]]
+* [[Shortcrust pastry]]
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
 [[Category:British desserts]]
 [[Category:Tarts]]
-[[Category:Sweet pies]]
+[[Category:Pastries]]
-{{British cuisine}}
+== Treacle_tart ==
-{{food-stub}}
+<gallery>
+File:Mary_Berry_treacle_tart_(8131434026).jpg|Mary Berry's treacle tart
+File:Treacle_Tart_with_clotted_cream.jpg|Treacle tart with clotted cream
+</gallery>