Gooseberry and Elderflower Tart

A sweet and tangy vegetarian tart featuring fresh gooseberries, elderflower cordial, and a crisp shortcrust pastry crust.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 477.5 kcals 2865.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 59.7 grams 358.2 grams
Fat 23.7 grams 142.1 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 38.4 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
500
g
Shortcrust Pastry
Divided into two slightly unequal halves
125
g
Caster Sugar
Or soft brown sugar
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Demerara Sugar
To scatter over the surface
CondimentsSauces
30
ml
Dairy
15
g
Butter
Generous knob, dotted
1
piece
Egg
Beaten for glaze
Fruits

Steps

  • Preheat the oven and a baking sheet to 180°C.
  • Roll out the larger half of the pastry and line a greased dish.
  • Sprinkle sugar over the pastry and add the gooseberries.
  • Add the potato flour, remaining sugar, elderflower cordial, and dots of butter.
  • Cover with the remaining pastry lid and seal the edges with a fork.
  • Cut a steam vent in the lid, brush with egg, and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  • Bake on the preheated sheet for 25 minutes.
  • Reduce heat slightly and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Cool for 15 minutes before serving.