Name: Jam and marshmallow coconut slice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 200 gram butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted; 1/3 cup desiccated coconut; 1/3 cup milk; 3/4 cup raspberry jam; 250 gram packet marshmallows; 1 cup (75g) toasted shredded coconut

Jam and marshmallow coconut slice

This gourmet version of coconut slice isn't only perfect with a cuppa, but would also make a gorgeous gift. Just wrap slices in Cellophane and tie with a pretty bow.

Makes 20 Item

Prep

20M

Cook

35M

Total

55M

Ingredients

200 gram butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted

1/3 cup desiccated coconut

1/3 cup milk

3/4 cup raspberry jam

250 gram packet marshmallows

1 cup (75g) toasted shredded coconut

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease an 18cm x 28cm slice pan.

2.In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, using an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in flour, desiccated coconut and milk. Mix until well combined.

3.Press mixture evenly over base of prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Spread jam evenly over base. Chill for 10 minutes or until firm.

4.Arrange marshmallows over jam. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until marshmallows have softened. Sprinkle with shredded coconut. Chill for 4 hours or overnight until firm.