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Homemade Hertzoggies

Delight in these traditional South African jam and coconut tartlets, perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 125 g butter Softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • to taste apricot jam Just enough to make you swoon
Coconut Topping Ingredients
  • 2 large egg whites Whipped
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • a few drops vanilla essence

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually blend in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until a dough forms.
  4. Grease your tart pans or muffin tray and press the dough into the base.
  5. Spoon in a dollop of apricot jam into the dough.
  6. Whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy, adding sugar until peaks form.
  7. Gently fold in the desiccated coconut and vanilla essence.
  8. Dollop the coconut mixture over the apricot jam.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for a month.