Bakewell tart

English

A cherry Bakewell tart.

Etymology

After Bakewell, a small market town in Derbyshire, England.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbeɪk.wɛlˌtɑː(ɹ)t/

Noun

Bakewell tart (plural Bakewell tarts)

1. 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."[1]
   • "Still served in local tearooms is the famous Bakewell Tart, which was supposedly created by accident"[2]
   • "They ordered soda scones and sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake and cling peaches, choux pastries and flapjacks, Bakewell tart and trifle with extra cream."[3]

Derived terms

• cherry Bakewell tart

References

• Bakewell Tart recipe from the BBC

• Classic Bakewell Tart recipe Waitrose

• Typical Lunch Menu from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council website