Hertzoggies
A South African jam-filled tartlet with coconut meringue. Perfect for any occasion, it is a must-try for anyone who loves good food.
Ingrédients
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup castor sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp hot water
- ¼ cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks, then add the castor sugar and coconut.
- Continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, salt and baking powder.
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Combine the sugar, egg yolks and water, then add to the flour mixture and knead to form a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles, then shape into cups and press into a greased muffin tray.
- Spoon a teaspoon of jam into each cup and top with a generous dollop of meringue.
- Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
