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Manchester tart is a traditional tart originating from Manchester, where it was a staple of school dinners until the mid-1980s. The tart consists of a shortcrust pastry base that's spread with raspberry jam and filled with custard, then topped with desiccated coconut and a Maraschino cherry.
It is believed that the Manchester tart is derived from Manchester pudding, which dates back to 1860. The list of ingredients for the tart, whether full-size or individual, usually includes shortcrust pastry, milk, raspberry jam, eggs, butter, lemon peel, vanilla, desiccated coconut, sugar, and glace cherries.
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Cherry Bakewell or Bakewell cake is a traditional version of Bakewell tart originating from Bakewell in Derbyshire. It’s essentially a traditional Bakewell tart that’s iced on top and adorned with a cherry. The pastry is made with a combination of flour, butter, and cold water; the frangipane is made with a mixture of butter, sugar, eggs, and ground almonds; and the cherry jam is made with cherries, raspberries, and sugar.
The shortcrust pastry is baked, spread with cherry jam, and covered with frangipane. If desired, flaked almonds can be sprinkled over the tart, which is baked in the oven until the frangipane becomes golden. A single candied cherry is added on top for a nice finishing touch.
Bakewell tart is a traditional dessert consisting of shortcrust pastry filled with fruit jam and a combination of sugar, eggs, ground almonds, and butter. The tart is baked so that it remains light and moist, and it is usually served warm, with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream on the side.
The name of the dish is a corruption of the words bad (bath) and kwell (source), referring to the numerous wells that used to flow in the Bakewell area of Derbyshire.
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