COCONUT TARTS

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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.

Provided by Freya

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place frozen mini tart shells on a baking sheet.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until the shells and topping are lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 123.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g