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Retro Cornflake Tart – A School Favourite Reimagined

A true blast from the past, this Crunchy Nut Cornflake Tart with strawberry jam is the ultimate school dinner treat. Serve warm with custard for that proper nostalgic finish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting the pastry and cooling1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: cake, cornflake, desseert, tart
Servings: 8
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: from 44p per portion

Ingredients

For the Sweet Pastry:

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 125 g unsalted butter softened
  • 90 g caster sugar
  • 1 medium egg beaten

For the Filling:

  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 125 g golden syrup
  • 25 g light brown sugar
  • 150 g Crunchy Nut Cornflakes
  • 100 g strawberry jam

Instructions

Make the Pastry

  • Rub the flour and butter together with your fingertips until the mix looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the sugar, then add the beaten egg and bring the dough together.
  • Lightly knead on a floured surface until smooth. Form into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Blind Bake the Base

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  • Lightly grease and flour a 9” round tart tin.
  • Roll out the chilled pastry to fit the tin with a slight overhang.
  • Prick the base with a fork, then line with baking paper and fill with baking beans or rice.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, remove the paper and beans, then bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Trim the edges of the tart case to sit flush with the tin.

Prepare the Filling

  • In a saucepan, gently melt the butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar over low heat until smooth.
  • Stir in the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes until fully coated.

Assemble & Bake

  • Spread the jam evenly over the pastry base (the warmth will help it spread easily).
  • Spoon the cornflake mixture over the jam and gently press it down.
  • Bake for 5–10 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.

Cool & Serve

  • Allow the tart to cool in the tin for about 30 minutes before removing.
  • Slice and serve warm with plenty of custard – the ultimate throwback dessert!

Notes

Notes & Tips
For extra nostalgia, use raspberry jam instead of strawberry.
You can substitute regular cornflakes if preferred.
Tart can be made a day ahead and reheated in a low oven.