Traditional Butterscotch Tart 🍯🍰
This classic British dessert is a rich, indulgent treat with a sweet, buttery filling and crisp pastry. The butterscotch flavour is perfectly balanced by the shortcrust pastry, making it a comforting and satisfying dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
🍰 Shortcrust pastry: 250g (or pre-made if preferred)
🍚 Caster sugar: 150g
🧈 Butter: 100g
🥛 Whole milk: 250ml
🥄 Cornflour: 2 tbsp
🥚 Egg: 1, beaten
🍋 Lemon juice: 1 tsp (optional)
🍶 Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Method:
🍰 Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) and grease a 23cm tart tin. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface and line the tin, trimming off any excess. Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with baking beans. Bake the pastry blind for 10-12 minutes, then remove the paper and beans and bake for another 5 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
🍚 In a saucepan, melt the butter and caster sugar together over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
🥛 In a separate bowl, mix the cornflour with a little cold milk to make a smooth paste. Add the remaining milk to the saucepan with the sugar and butter mixture, then whisk in the cornflour paste.
🍶 Stir the mixture constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes more, then remove from heat. Stir in the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using), and whisk until smooth.
🍰 Pour the butterscotch filling into the cooled pastry case and smooth the top. Allow the tart to cool completely before placing it in the fridge for 2-3 hours to set.
🍯 Once set, slice and serve.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🍴 Servings: 8-10 | 🔥 Calories: ~350 per slice
This rich, creamy butterscotch tart is a true indulgence – perfect for family gatherings, tea time, or any special occasion!