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Harry Potter Treacle Tart

Harry Potter Treacle Tart: Sweet Magic You Can Bake at Home

Experience the magical delight of Harry Potter Treacle Tart, a nostalgic British dessert combining buttery pastry and sweet, gooey filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with a sugar alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 5 tablespoons Cold Water Add gradually to bind the pastry
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Light Golden Syrup No direct substitute available
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • tart pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold, cubed unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough forms a ball.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  2. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  4. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer it to the tart pan.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light golden syrup, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  6. Carefully pour the lemony filling into the prepared pastry shell.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  7. Bake for 40 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart
  8. Allow the tart to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
    Harry Potter Treacle Tart

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, best enjoyed with clotted cream or vanilla ice cream.

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