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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Resting the pastry and cooling1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: cake, cornflake, desseert, tart
Servings: 8
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: from 44p per portion
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
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.
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.