Bakewell tart

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A tart consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell, spread with jam and covered with a…

   A tart consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell, spread with jam and covered with a sponge-like filling enriched with frangipane.

   • One of the most famous of tarts is the Bakewell tart, made from a flan of sweet paste, with jam spread over the inside base and frangipane piped or spread over, or done as a lattice.
   • Still served in local tearooms is the famous Bakewell Tart, which was supposedly created by accident.
   • They ordered soda scones and sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake and cling peaches, choux pastries and flapjacks, Bakewell tart and trifle with extra cream.
2. 2

   Alternative letter-case form of Bakewell tart.

   • Your three favourite cheeky treats? Tough, but I’ll go for chocolate caramel layer cake, bakewell tart and doughnuts.
   • The cakes are the thing – scones the size of elephants' feet, fat slabs of bakewell tart or a nicely dusted lemon pie hit the spot, particularly since the coffee is so good.
   • A classic British bakewell tart is a threesome: a crust; a layer of raspberry jam – one chockfull of seeds; and a sponge cake redolent of almonds.

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