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The Bakewell tart is a traditional British dessert originating from the town of Bakewell in the Peak District, England. It consists of a
Bakewell Pudding or Bakewell Tart? - Bakewell.co.uk
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The Bakewell tart is a traditional British dessert originating from the town of Bakewell in the Peak District, England. It consists of a shortcrust pastry
Shortcrust is a type of pastry often used for the base of a tart, quiche, pie, or (in the British English sense) flan. Shortcrust pastry can be used to make both sweet and savory pies such as apple pie, quiche, lemon meringue or chicken pie. ...
shell filled with layers of jam
Fruit preserves are preparations of fruits whose main preserving agent is sugar and sometimes acid, often stored in glass jars and used as a condiment or spread.
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and frangipane
Frangipane ( ) is a sweet almond-flavoured custard, typical in French pastry, used in a variety of ways, including cakes and such pastries as the Bakewell tart, conversation tart, Jésuite and pithivier. A French spelling from a 1674 coo ...
—a sweet almond-flavoured custard—topped with flaked almonds.
This dessert is a variant of the earlier Bakewell pudding
Bakewell pudding is an English dessert consisting of a flaky pastry base with a layer of sieved jam and topped with a filling made of egg and almond paste.
Etymology
References to "Bakewell pudding" appear earlier than the term " Bakewell ...
, both of which are closely associated with Bakewell
Bakewell is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, known for Bakewell pudding. It lies on the River Wye, Derbyshire, River Wye, 15 miles (23 km) south-west of Sheffield. It is the largest se ...
in Derbyshire
Derbyshire ( ) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south-east, Staffordshire to the south a ...
.
History
The Bakewell tart evolved from the Bakewell pudding in the early 20th century. The Bakewell pudding itself is believed to have been created accidentally in the 19th century at the White horse inn. According to one account, the landlady, Mrs. Greaves, instructed her cook to prepare a jam tart, but the cook mistakenly spread the almond paste mixture on top of the jam rather than mixing it into the pastry, resulting in a new dessert. Over time, the Bakewell tart emerged as a distinct variation, featuring a shortcrust pastry base and a filling of jam and frangipane, topped with flaked almonds. The exact timeline of this evolution is debated, with some sources suggesting it occurred around 1820, while others propose as late as 1860. The first printed recipe for the Bakewell Pudding appeared in Eliza Acton's 1845 cookbook, ''Modern Cookery for Private Families''.The Bakewell Tart
The Bakewell Tart Shop is a long-standing family-owned business in the heart of Bakewell, and it has been producing Bakewell tarts for over 100 years. The shop was the first to sell Bakewell Tarts commercially and is widely recognised for preserving the original, traditional recipe, which is closely guarded and currently known only to two people. The original Bakewell tart recipe is distinctive in its use of a "wet mixture" in the frangipane, which results in a moister and more flavourful tart compared to other versions. This technique, passed down through generations, is a key feature that sets the original Bakewell tart recipe apart from the modern, mass-produced versions.National Bakewell Tart Day
National Bakewell Tart Day is celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of June. Established in 2024, this day honours the rich history and enduring popularity of the Bakewell tart. The celebration invites both locals and visitors to share their love for this iconic British dessert. The Bakewell Tart Shop is particularly active during this celebration, which not only highlights the town’s culinary heritage but also connects with customers through nostalgic stories and experiences. The shop's participation in National Bakewell Tart Day serves to further cement its role as a central figure in the history of the Bakewell tart.See also
*List of almond dishes
This is a list of almond foods and dishes, which use almond as a primary ingredient. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within ...
* List of pastries
pastry, Pastries are small buns made using a stiff dough enriched with fat. Some dishes, such as pies, are made of a pastry casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweetness, sweet or Umami, savory ingredients.
The six basi ...
* List of pies, tarts and flans
This is a list of pies, tarts and flans. A pie is a baked or fried dish which is usually made of a pastry dough casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweetness, sweet or Umami, savory ingredients. A tart is a baked dish con ...
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References
External links
Bakewell Pudding or Bakewell Tart? - Bakewell.co.uk
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