Easy Coconut Jam Slice – Your New Favorite Sweet Treat!
This Coconut Jam Slice is a delightful blend of a crisp, buttery base, vibrant jam, and a chewy coconut topping. It’s a simple yet irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
- Plain (All-Purpose) Flour
- Unsalted Butter
- Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
- Egg
- Raspberry Jam
- Desiccated Coconut
- Caster Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F) and prepare a 20x30cm (8×12 inch) baking tin by greasing it and lining it with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and caster sugar together until light, pale, and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Crack in the egg and beat well until fully combined.
- Gradually add the sifted plain flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the base of the prepared baking tin.
- Optional: Pre-bake the base for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the base.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining eggs, caster sugar, and milk until well combined, then stir in the desiccated coconut.
- Spoon the coconut mixture over the jam layer, spreading it gently and evenly.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until the coconut topping is golden brown and set.
- Let the slice cool completely in the tin on a wire rack before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a tender base. Use high-quality jam for the best flavor, and consider adding a dash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.