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Make these Golden Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets) with buttery pastry, jam, and coconut meringue topping. A simple South African classic that’s easy, nostalgic, and perfect for sharing.
Easy South African Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets) – Golden Coconut Jam Tarts
Golden Coconut Jam Tartlets (also called Hertzoggies) are one of those treats that taste like home. A buttery shell, a pop of jam, and a fluffy coconut topping—it’s simple, nostalgic, and always crowd-pleasing.
Why You’ll Love Golden Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets)
- They’re bite-sized and perfect for sharing.
- Easy to make with pantry basics.
- A great way to use up leftover egg whites.
- The coconut topping gets beautifully golden and chewy.
- Works with any jam flavor you like.
Golden Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets) are flaky little pastries filled with jam and topped with golden coconut. They’re perfect for tea or as a sweet bite with coffee.
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Golden Coconut Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets)
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 36 depending on size 1x
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
These little bites are a South African classic, sweet jam tucked into buttery pastry and topped with coconut meringue. They’re not fussy, but they’ve got that homemade charm that makes them disappear fast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (divided)
- 250 g margarine (or butter if you’re feeling fancy)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of milk (just a spoonful or two)
- 6 egg whites
- 1 1/2–2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- Apricot jam (or any jam you love)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rub the margarine into the flour with your fingertips until crumbly.
- Stir in ½ cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in the egg yolks.
- Add just enough milk to pull the dough together (start with 1 tbsp; don’t overdo it). The dough should be stiff but workable.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface.
- Lightly greasing muffin tin.
- Cut rounds and press them into muffin tins to form little shells.
- Thin dough means you’ll get more tartlets (about 36), but even thicker dough still works.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly add the rest of the sugar (you can use less if you don’t like things too sweet).
- Fold in shredded coconut until thick and spoonable.
- Drop about 1 teaspoon of jam into each tart shell.
- Top with a spoonful of coconut meringue.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Cool slightly before lifting out of the tins.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Corlea: SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Golden Coconut Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets) are sweet, chewy, and bite-sized perfection. They’re proof that simple recipes can bring big joy.
Golden Coconut Hertzoggies (Jam tartlets) are the kind of bake that blends nostalgia with flavor. The flaky pastry, sweet jam, and chewy coconut topping make them an easy yet impressive treat that everyone will want more of.
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I would LOVE these!! Pinning to save and share. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks so much for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #70 linkup, Esme!
Hope you do you try them Jennifer. It’s a firm SA favorite and well all love them
Oh YUMMY!
This is a firm favorite and we love it. Hope you will try it as well.