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Gypsy Tart

Cultural Context

Gypsy Tart hails from the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England, and is a beloved dessert characterized by its sweet, caramel-like filling made from muscovado sugar and evaporated milk. Traditionally served at tea time, this tart reflects the resourcefulness of local bakers who utilized simple ingredients to create a comforting treat. Today, Gypsy Tart remains a nostalgic favorite in British households and is often enjoyed at celebrations and gatherings.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 cup dark muscovado sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 cup strawberries

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dark muscovado sugar

🥗Healthier: light brown sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Light brown sugar provides a similar flavor with less richness.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut milk offers a creamy texture while being dairy-free.

1

Add flour to a bowl and mix in icing sugar and butter with hands.

2

Add egg yolk, lemon juice, and water to the mixture and combine without kneading.

3

Wrap the pastry and chill in the fridge.

4

Remove from the fridge and let it sit to come back to temperature.

5

Line an 8-inch tart ring with the pastry, overlapping the sides.

6

Add baking beans and silicone paper, then bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.

7

Trim the pastry edges after baking.

8

In a bowl, combine soft light brown sugar, evaporated milk, and condensed milk.

9

Blend the mixture until frothy and sugar is dissolved.

10

Pour the filling into the tart shell and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.

11

Remove from the oven and decorate with strawberries.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmixing

Equipment Needed

tart panmixing bowlwhiskrolling pinoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Gypsy PuddingGypsy Pie

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