Nostalgic Cornflake Tart is a classic British dessert made with a buttery shortcrust pastry base, spread with a layer of fruity jam, and topped with a sticky, sweet layer of cornflakes mixed with golden syrup. It's a favorite school canteen treat that brings back memories with every bite.
Ingredients
- 200 grams shortcrust pastry store-bought or homemade
- 100 grams cornflakes unsweetened
- 100 grams golden syrup or honey
- 50 grams butter unsalted
- 5 tablespoons strawberry jam or raspberry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a tart tin. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Spread a layer of jam evenly over the pastry base.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and golden syrup together over low heat. Once melted, add the cornflakes and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour the cornflake mixture over the jam layer, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the cornflakes are golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg