Treacle Tart

About
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes  Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

 * 350g shortcrust pastry
 * 300g /10oz golden syrup
 * 1 heaped tbsp black treacle
 * Zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon
 * 4 medium free range eggs
 * 25g /1oz fresh bread crumbs

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.
 * 2) Roll out the pastry and line a lightly greased 23cm /9 inch loose bottomed tart tin then place in the fridge for 30 mins.
 * 3) Meanwhile, mix together the golden syrup and treacle with the lemon zest and juice. Beat the eggs in a bowl and add to the treacle mixture. Finally stir in the bread crumbs.
 * 4) Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared tart case.
 * 5) Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until the crust and filling are golden brown and firm to the touch.
 * 6) Serve warm with crème fraiche which balances really well with the sweetness of the tart or a good vanilla ice cream.