I was given freshly grated coconut by my sister in law, I've never eaten fresh grated ones before and was surprised how soft and creamy it taste. I've always used desiccated coconuts from a packet in supermarkets to bake with, I've been looking at some recipes that uses grated coconut so I decide to make a tray bake with this.
These slices of coconut cakes are great for picnics or tea parties.
Tastes really good with the jam in the middle and the biscuit base is crumbly.
Very satisfying results. Another bake ticked off my list.
Ingredients:
Base:
200g self raising flour
100g butter, diced
50g sugar
2 egg yolks
Topping:
200g freshly grated coconuts
100g sugar
3 egg whites
5. Tbsp of jam
Flaked almonds to decorate.
Method:
Rub the butter and flour together until you form bread crumb texture, add in the egg yolks & sugar and work with your hands to make a dough
Add 1. Tbsp of cold water and mix until you get a moist dough
Press the moist dough into a lined baking tray and smooth out the top, bake in a preheated oven at
180c for 15 minutes
