Coconut Meringue Slices are fragrant, irresistible treats that perfectly combine a soft buttery base with a golden coconut meringue topping. This classic English-style recipe is simple yet delicious, pairing a tender cake-like bottom layer with a light, coconut-infused topping enriched with chopped nuts and glacé cherries. The result is a delightful slice ideal with tea, coffee, or as a sweet bite anytime.
Vegetarian
Desserts
English
Vegetarian
Coconut Meringue Slices
Delicious slices with a soft buttery base and a golden coconut meringue topping enriched with nuts and glacé cherries. Easy to make and perfect for teatime or dessert.
Ingredients
- Margarine 85 g
- Sugar 113 g
- Egg yolks 2
- Milk 2 tbsp
- Self-raising flour 170 g
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Egg whites 2 (stiffly beaten)
- Dessicated coconut 56 g
- Sugar 113 g (for topping)
- Chopped nuts 28 g
- Chopped glacé cherries 28 g
Tools
- Tin
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Oven
- Spatula
Instructions
- Grease a flat tin and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cream margarine and sugar until light.
- Add egg yolks, milk, flour and salt; spread the mixture into the tin.
- Prepare the topping by beating egg whites with sugar until stiff.
- Fold in coconut, nuts and cherries. Spread over the base.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until pale golden.
- Cool slightly and cut into slices.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
242 kcal
242 kcal
Fat
11 g
11 g
Carbohydrates
33 g
33 g
Protein
3.5 g
3.5 g
Sugar
20.5 g
20.5 g
Fiber
1.6 g
1.6 g
Sodium
120 mg
120 mg
This post is also available in: Italiano (Italian)
