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South African Jam and Coconut Tartlets

Delightful South African Jam and Coconut Tartlets to Savor

Enjoy South African Jam and Coconut Tartlets, known as Hertzoggies, featuring buttery pastry, sweet jam, and fluffy coconut meringue.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for lower glycemic index.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with aquafaba for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Apricot Jam Can substitute with raspberry or strawberry jam.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut Flaked coconut may be used for a different chew.
  • 2 large Egg Whites Ensure they’re at room temperature.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Cutter
  • tartlet pans
  • mixing spoon
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and sugar, then cut in unsalted butter until it forms a crumbly mixture.
  2. Add one egg and mix until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out circles for tartlet pans. Pre-bake for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the shells from the oven and cool slightly. Spoon apricot jam into each shell until three-quarters full.
  5. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in desiccated coconut.
  6. Top each tartlet with meringue and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling completely in pans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartletCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pair these tartlets with rooibos tea for an authentic experience. For varied flavors, experiment with different jams.

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