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Hungarian Tart on baking paper

Easy Hungarian Tart

Safira
Easy Hungarian Tart - Also known as Krummel Tert has a soft biscuity shortbready 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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Baking, Baking/Dessert
Cuisine Hungarian, South African, Swedish
Servings 16
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 125 g Butter At room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Caster Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Neutral flavoured
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 240 g Plain Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3 tbsp Jam Apricot, Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry or whatever flavour you like
  • Icing Sugar To dust

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180 C.
  • Line a 7 x 7 inch baking tin with baking paper.
  • Beat Butter, Sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add Oil and beat till combined.
  • Add Eggs and Vanilla and beat to combine.
  • Fold in Flour and Baking Powder to form a firm but soft dough.
  • Divide the dough into thirds. Press 2 thirds into the tin.
  • Spread over the Jam.
  • Grate over the remaining Dough.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

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 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Hungarian Tart, Krummel Tert
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