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Harry Potter Treacle Tart

Want to try one of Harry Potter's favorite treats? This treacle tart is the perfect dessert for wizards and muggles alike!
Course Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine American
Keyword harry potter recipe, harry potter treacle tart, treacle tart
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 243kcal
Author Lisa O'Driscoll | Fun Money Mom

Ingredients

For the shortbread crust

For the filling

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 zested lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
  • Whipped cream for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer to cream butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy (you can use a hand mixer for this as well).
  • Using low speed, add flour slowly until just combined.
  • Push the crust mixture into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Gently use a fork to prick the surface of the crust from side to side.
  • Place crust in freezer and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until crust turns a light brown
  • Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  • For the filling, take a large bowl and whisk the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and molasses until well combined.
  • Fold in the bread crumbs until completely coated.
  • Pour the filling into the crust and return to the oven for 20 minutes. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

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Notes

Get the fine texture you need for the bread by pulsing it in a food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g