Its a nostalgic treat commonly served at schools across the U.K.
Growing up in the U.K., our friend Ravis most memorable school lunch treat was a cornflake tart.
Imagine a jam tart topped with a layer of chewy and crunchy golden syrup-coated cornflakeswhats not to like?
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I had to try it out for myself.
Its incredibly easy to make, taking just an hour from start to finish.
What Is Cornflake Tart?
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The whole tart goes back in the oven to toast the cornflake topping before serving.
Its so easy to make that Ravi said its a classic lesson in British home economics classes.
Its sometimes paired with a rich custard sauce.
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What Is Golden Syrup?
Its also available online.
If you cant find it, honey is the best substitute both for flavor and consistency.
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Pulse a couple of times to combine.
Add the diced butter and pulse until the mixture looks like wet sand.
Dust your countertop lightly with flour.
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Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.
To roll the dough, start at the center and roll outwards to the edges.
Rotate the dough as you roll to keep the dough circular and prevent sticking.
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Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll it into the shortcrust dough.
While the oven preheats, chill the crust in the freezer.
Once the oven has preheated, remove the crust from the freezer.
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Unscrunch the parchment and lay it into the crust.
Fill the tart shell with pie weights, dried beans, or unbaked rice.
Bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove the crust from the oven.
Lift the parchment along with the pie weights out of the crust.
Set the blind-baked tart shell on a wire rack while you prepare the filling.
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Dont turn off the oven.
Simple Tip!
This creates a barrier that prevents the crust from getting soggy from the jam.
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Or melt the mixture in the microwave in 10-second intervals.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cornflakes and pour over the golden syrup mixture.
Gently stir the cornflakes with a rubber spatula to coat them evenly without crushing too many of the cornflakes.
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Add the cornflakes, using the spatula to spread them into an even layer covering all of the jam.
Return the tart to the oven and bake until the cornflakes are golden brown, about 7 minutes.
Let the tart cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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Slice and serve from the tart pan, or carefully release it from the pan onto a serving dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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