Bakewell pudding recipe: 59 photos
Bakewell Pudding: an incredibly delicious British teatime treat
FAQ
Many visitors ask us whether they should buy a Bakewell Tart or a Bakewell Pudding, and the answer of course is to buy both! That said, a tart is made with short crust pastry and a Bakewell Pudding is made with puff pastry. The recipe for the filling is very similar.
A Bakewell tart is a baked dessert associated with the town Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. It is made with shortcrust pastry and filled with jam and frangipane and topped with flaked almonds (and in the case of a cherry Bakewell, a halved glacé cherry).
Although they are similar, frangipane is a cake like batter that is made with ground almonds. It is used as a filling for bakewell tarts. Bakewell tart refers to the entire tart, including the pastry, jam and frangipane.
A Bakewell tart is an English confection consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell beneath layers of jam, frangipane, and a topping of flaked almonds. It is a variant of the Bakewell pudding, closely associated with the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire.
Serve immediately with fresh cream or luxury custard. Please ensure that the product is piping hot before serving.