Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fruit jam (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut to create a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Scoop out small portions of dough (about a tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each ball to create a well.
- Spoon a small amount of jam (about 1/2 teaspoon) into each well, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake the tartlets for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the tartlets cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer thicker jams or preserves, they will hold their shape better during baking. Raspberry and apricot are great choices.
- For a richer base, mix coconut and almond flour.
- You can also sprinkle sea salt or finely chopped nuts on top of the jam before baking for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze the tartlets and thaw at room temperature when needed.
- Chill dough balls for 10-15 minutes if they are too soft and spreading too much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg