Jam Coconut Squares
Moist, chewy square dessert made with shredded coconut and fruit jam.
Ingredients
unsalted butter
115 g
caster sugar (half for the dough, half for the coconut layer)
100 g
low-gluten flour (sifted)
150 g
baking powder
1/2 tsp
egg yolk
1
jam (any flavor)
125 g
eggs
2
cornstarch
1 tbsp
desiccated coconut
100 g
coconut milk
200 ml
Instructions
1
Prepare
Preheat the oven to 175°C. In a food processor, combine the butter, half the sugar, flour, and baking powder for 1–2 minutes. Add the egg yolk and process until a smooth dough forms.
2
Line and Bake the Base
Cut a piece of baking paper to line a 20×30 cm baking pan. Roll out the dough on the baking paper, then transfer it into the pan. Prick holes all over with a fork and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Remove, but keep the oven on.
3
Spread the Jam
Spread your favorite jam evenly over the base dough.
4
Make the Coconut Layer
Whisk together the remaining sugar, eggs, and cornstarch. Stir in the desiccated coconut and coconut milk, then pour the mixture over the jam. Bake for another 15 minutes until set. Finally, broil on high for 3–4 minutes until golden on top. Cool, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
