Coconut Tarts

My Grandma used to send these to the soldiers in the Second World War. I've modified their sugar content as they used to be quite sweet.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 2 teaspoons evaporated milk
• 12 (2 inch) frozen mini tart shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place frozen mini tart shells on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Beat the butter, sugar, egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the coconut. Place 1/2 teaspoon of jam into each mini tart shell, and fill the shells with about 1 tablespoon of the coconut mixture.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the shells and topping are lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.