FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
Treacle has a strong molasses flavour, substitute golden syrup if you prefer a milder taste.
Treacle tarts
PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES (+ RESTING TIME) MAKES 18
¾ cup (60g) desiccated
coconut, lightly toasted
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ cup (125ml) treacle
1 egg yolk, beaten
icing sugar, to serve
PASTRY
1⅓ cups (200g) plain flour
100g butter, chopped
1 teaspoon icing sugar
1 To make the pastry, process the flour, butter and icing sugar in a food processor until just combined. Add a tablespoon of chilled water and continue to process until the pastry just comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Grease 18 pan holes of 2 x round based patty pan tins.