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    28th October 2022 Desserts and Baking

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    Easy Hungarian Tart

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    Easy Hungarian Tart - Also known as Krummel Tert has a soft biscuity shortbready (just making words up here) base, is topped with Jam of your choice and a delicious streusel like crumb. It is similar to this Raspberry and Cherry Crumble Bars recipe.

    4 slices of Hungarian Tart on a plate

    Easy Hungarian Tart

    This is a recipe I remember from my childhood.

    It was often served on Eid as part of the Eid biscuit platter.

    It has remained popular over the years and I was recently reminded of how much I loved them when a relative made them for a gathering.

    Similar in taste to crumbles/crumble bars/streusal/cobblers - this is a simple recipe that is sweet, comforting and perfectly balanced.

    The crust in this recipe is soft, crumbly and delicious.

    The thickness of it varies between recipes. I like a thick base but you can adjust it according to your taste.

    You can also use a variety of Jams - Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Fig - whatever you like!

    This is an easy recipe to make and perfect to make with kids.

    Hungarian Shortbread

    I really struggled to find the origin of this recipe.

    My understanding is that it is adapted from Hungaian Shortbread and this is the South African version of the Hungarian Recipe.

    What is the difference between Hungarian Tart and Shortbread?

    It has less Flour and less Baking Powder and is therefore a thinner bar.

    It used Egg dough in the dough rather then full Eggs which makes the dough more crisp/crunchy.

    Lemon zest is added to the dough.

    The dough is frozen and then grated. This makes for a overall lighter shortbread.

    The Jam is usually a Rhubarb compote but there are variations and some use different jams or seasonal fruit.

    Ingredients Needed

    Jam - Use your favourite Jam - Raspberry, Strawberry, Apricot, Fig, Blackberry.

    Sugar - You can add more or less sugar if you like. You can also try Light Brown Sugar instead or Demerera for a crunch.

    Plain flour and Corn Flour - For both the bottom base and the crumble topping.

    Baking powder - This helps to thicken the bottom, make it softer and give it some lift.

    Butter and Oil - Again this is used for the base and the crumble topping.

    Eggs - Used to bind the ingredients together and thicken.

    Vanilla - I like a good quality extract.

    Icing Sugar - To dust, optional. I often forget this and it doesn’t affect the final product so feel free to skip.

    Salt - A pinch of Salt brings everything together.

    How to make Easy Hungarian Tart

    Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180 C.

    Line a 9 x 11, 8 x 8 inch baking tin with baking paper.

    Beat Butter and Sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. 5 - 7 minutes.

    Add Oil and beat till combined.

    Add Eggs one by one mixing in between.

    Stir in Vanilla.

    Fold in Flour, Cornflour, Baking Powder and Salt to form a soft dough.

    Divide the dough into 2.

    Press half into the tin.

    Dough in lined tin

    Hungarian tart dough pressed into tin

    Spread over the Jam.

    Jam spread on shortbread base

    Crumble or grate over the remaining Dough.

    Crumbled dough on top of jam in tin

    Bake for 30 minutes.

    If using a smaller tin, bake for longer.

    Allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

    Baking tips and Variations

    Jam

    As mentioned, you can use any Jam that you like in this recipe.

    Crumble

    Crumble or grate the topping - but be quick if using your hands as you don't want it to get too warm.

    Texture

    Add some Oats or Flaked almonds into the crumb for the topping for some added texture.

    How to make half 

    To make half the amount, halve the ingredients. Bake for 30 minutes in a 8 x 8 inch tin.

    How to store Hungarian Tart

    Fridge

    You can store these bars sliced into squares in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag for a week in the fridge or counter top if it is cold where you are.

    Freezer

    They can also be stored up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Thaw in the fridge for a few hours before eating. Enjoy!

    Other recipes you may like:

    Apple Streusel Cake

    Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Cherry and Raspberry Crumble Breakfast Bars

    Easy and Cosy Spelt Apple Crumble

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    Recipe adapted from the brilliant - Indian Delights

    4 dlices of Hungarian Tart on a plate
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    Easy Hungarian Tart

    Easy Hungarian Tart - Also known as Krummel Tert has a soft biscuity shortbready (just making words up here) base, is topped with Jam of your choice and a delicious streusel like crumb. It is similar to this Raspberry and Cherry Crumble Bars recipe.

    Course Baking, Baking/Dessert
    Cuisine Hungarian, South African, Swedish
    Keyword Hungarian Tart, Krummel Tert
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 342 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 250 g Butter At room temperature
    • 125 g Caster Sugar
    • 60 g Oil Neutral flavoured
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 420 g Plain Flour
    • 50 g Cornflour
    • 4 tsp Baking Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
    • 6 tbsp Jam Apricot, Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry or whatever flavour you like
    • Icing Sugar To dust

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180 C.

    2. Line a 9 x 11 inch baking tin with baking paper.

    3. Beat Butter, Sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. 5 - 7 minutes.

    4. Add Oil and beat till combined.

    5. Add Eggs one by one mixing in between.

    6. Stir in Vanilla.

    7. Fold in Flour, Cornflour, Baking Powder and Salt to form a soft dough.

    8. Divide the dough into 2. Press half into the tin.

    9. Spread over the Jam.

    10. Crumble or grate over the remaining Dough.

    11. Bake for 30 minutes.

    12. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

    Recipe Notes

    Baking tips and Variations

    Jam

    As mentioned, you can use any Jam that you like in this recipe.

    Crumble

    Crumble or grate the topping - but be quick if using your hands as you don't want it to get too warm.

    Texture

    Add some Oats or Flaked almonds into the crumb for the topping for some added texture.

    How to make half 

    To make half the amount, halve the ingredients. Bake for 30 minutes in a 8 x 8 inch tin.

    How to store them?

    Fridge

    You can store these bars sliced into squares in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag for a week in the fridge or counter top if it is cold where you are.

    Freezer

    They can also be stored up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Thaw in the fridge for a few hours before eating. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Hungarian Tart
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 342 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 54mg18%
    Sodium 281mg12%
    Potassium 61mg2%
    Carbohydrates 43g14%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 420IU8%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 67mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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