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Home-style Hungarian Tart Squares with Jam and Crumbly Topping
Old-Fashioned Hungarian Tart Squares with Buttery Crust, Jam, and a Crumb Topping
There’s nothing quite like the warm, buttery charm of Hungarian Tart Squares. With a soft base, sweet jam filling, and a golden crumbly top, these squares are the kind of treat that makes any afternoon feel special. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet tea time or sharing with friends, each bite brings a little moment of comfort and joy.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy Hungarian Tart Squares
- Simple Ingredients: You don’t need anything fancy, just pantry staples to create this classic treat.
- Versatile Serving: Perfect for tea time, lunchboxes, or casual gatherings.
- Customizable Flavors: Choose your favorite jam to make it uniquely yours.
- Perfect Texture: Soft, buttery base with a golden crumb topping that melts in your mouth.
- Nostalgic Comfort: Brings the cozy, homemade feel of traditional baking into your kitchen.
Hungarian Tart Squares offer rich flavor with a tender crumb and sticky jam. Every bite feels like a warm memory. Tell us which jam you’d try in your version.
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Hungarian Tart Squares
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cookies and Tarts, Cupcakes
- Method: Easy
Description
Soft buttery dough topped with jam makes Hungarian Tart Squares a home-style favorite. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks.
Ingredients
- 125g margarine
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp castor sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- Jam for spreading (apricot, strawberry, or mixed fruit)
Instructions
- Cream 125g margarine with 2 tbsp castor sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in 2 tbsp cooking oil and 1/2 tsp vanilla essence.
- Stir in 1 beaten egg. It might look a little loose, but that’s okay.
- Combine 2 cups of cake flour and 2 tsp of baking powder, then fold into the wet mix until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly to a smooth dough. Divide in half.
- Press one half into a greased 20x20cm dish, prick with a fork.
- Spread your jam over the base. Warm it slightly if stiff.
- Grate the second half of the dough over the jam.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes, or until golden.
- Dust with icing sugar and cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Ureshani
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Hungarian Tart Squares deliver soft, buttery dough with sweet jam and a crumbly top. Every slice is satisfying, comforting, and invites you to enjoy a classic home-style treat.
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