Easy Treacle Tart
A classic treacle tart, this simple recipe yields a lovely pudding or afternoon tea treat with minimal effort.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C / Gas 4) and place a baking sheet inside.
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Roll out the shortcrust pastry to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Line a lightly greased 9-inch loose-bottomed tart tin with the pastry, trim excess edges, and chill for 30 minutes to prevent shrinkage.
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While chilling, combine golden syrup, treacle, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Beat the eggs, then add them to the syrup mixture.
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Stir the breadcrumbs into the wet mixture.
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After chilling, place the tart case on the preheated baking sheet, then carefully pour the filling into the prepared case.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust and filling are golden brown and firm.
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Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
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If serving warm, cool for 5 minutes on the rack before serving.
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Serve with crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream.