British · dessert
Treacle Tart
Treacle Tart reads citrus 7.2, sourness 5.8 and sweetness 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British dessert, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.2 · Sourness 5.8 · Sweetness 5.8 · Richness 5.4 · Floral 2.0 · Fruity 1.7 · Nutty 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Umami 0.7 · Salinity 0.6 · Bitterness 0.5
What's in it (6)
- 10 oz shortcrust pastry
- 1 1/4 cups golden syrup
- 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp double cream
Time & effort: about 45 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 330 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 10.1 g fat, 55.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Line a tart tin with shortcrust pastry, blind bake at 190C for 15 minutes, then remove weights.
- Mix warmed golden syrup with breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and zest and pour into the pastry case.
- Bake a further 20-25 minutes until the filling is just set with a slight wobble.
- Serve warm with clotted cream or vanilla ice cream.
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