Coconut Jam Slice
Coconut desserts are usually a priority for me because my dad is a huge fan of coconut. Since I was little, I was saving all those coconut chocolates from the Quality Street boxes, just because they were his favourite. I would pretend that I didn't like the coconut flavoured chocolates so that he would eat them. Anything coconut filled was set aside just for him. Rafaello, Bounty bars and these chocolates are his favourites. Ironically, dad is a diabetic. Doesn't stop him from 'testing' them all.
I would always adjust recipes to make them less sweet for him. Which is why a lot of my recipes aren't as sweet as others and have a beautiful balance to them. The other ingredients get a chance to shine. I've already uploaded my coconut loaf cake recipe. It's his favourite. You guys should try it too.
This dessert is great. The jam and coconut go so well together and the ingredients just sing. I love how this recipe is really easy and doesn't require much work or extra equipment. This Coconut Jam Slice consists of a buttery shortbread base, sweet raspberry or strawberry jam in the middle and topped with a chewy, meringue coconut topping. The perfect combination. I would serve this with a huge mug of tea but that's just me. I can't live without tea. You all know that by now.
Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25-27 minutes
Yields 16 squares.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
33 grams/ 1/4 cup icing sugar
140 grams/ 1 cup all purpose flour
57 grams/ 1/4 cup butter- melted
Jam Coconut Topping
135 grams/ 1/2 cup raspberry jam
1 egg
50 grams/ 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
90 grams/ 1 1/2 cup desiccated coconut