Manchester Tart

Manchester Tart is a traditional dessert from Manchester, England. It is believed to have originated in the 19th century and is a popular treat in British school cafeterias.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Manchester Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Shortcrust Pastry
• 150 gram Raspberry Jam
• 500 ml Custard
• 50 gram Desiccated Coconut
• 50 gram Glacé Cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a tart tin.
3. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the pastry.
4. In a saucepan, heat the custard until thickened.
5. Pour the custard over the jam.
6. Sprinkle the desiccated coconut over the custard.
7. Decorate with glacé cherries.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
9. Allow to cool for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.