Bakewell tart facts for kids
A slice of Bakewell tart
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | England |
| Region or state | Derbyshire Dales |
| Serving temperature | Warm (freshly baked) or cold |
| Main ingredients | Ground almond, jam, shortcrust pastry, frangipane |
| Variations | Gloucester tart |
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A Bakewell tart is a yummy English dessert! It has a crispy shortcrust pastry shell filled with layers of sweet jam, a special almond cream called frangipane, and often topped with crunchy flaked almonds. It's a bit like a pie and is famous for coming from the town of Bakewell in England.
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The Story of the Bakewell Tart
The Bakewell tart is a newer version of an even older dessert called the Bakewell pudding. It became popular in the 1900s. Even though they sound similar, the tart and the pudding are actually different recipes! Both are strongly connected to the lovely town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England.
Different Kinds of Bakewell Tarts
There are a few fun variations of this classic tart.
Cherry Bakewell
One popular type is the Cherry Bakewell, sometimes called a Bakewell cake. This version has the almond cream (frangipane) covered with a smooth layer of almond-flavored fondant. It's usually finished with a single half glacé cherry right on top!
Gloucester Tart
In the city of Gloucester, people used to make a similar tart. This "Gloucester tart" was made with ground rice, raspberry jam, and almond essence. In 2013, a local leader named Paul James found an old recipe for it in a history book. After that, the museums in Gloucester brought the recipe back to life! They even served free Gloucester tarts to visitors.
