Mama D’s coconut jam tart
Ingredients
4 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
½ cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tsp desiccated coconut
220g margarine
3 eggs
½ cup jam (any flavour, but preferably apricot)
½ cup coconut shavings, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients together one by one.
- Add the margarine and the eggs, one by one.
- Mix until it forms a dough.
- Use two-thirds of the dough to line a baking pan, using your fingers to flatten it evenly.
- Cover the remaining dough with cling wrap and freeze to firm up, about 30 minutes.
- Spread the jam on top of the dough layer in the baking pan.
- Grate the leftover frozen dough over the jam as a topping.
- Bake the tart in the oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.
- Remove and scatter coconut shavings on top. Return the tart to the oven for another 5–10 minutes.
- When the top turns golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
About the Author
Nthabiseng Ramaboa has lived many lives – in business, fashion and now, food. Her credentials include, but are not limited to, partnerships with brands such as Fatti’s & Moni’s, Nespresso and Le Creuset; she is also AEG’s national ambassador and most recently Chef Nti was the South African ambassador for BBC’s Lifestyle Channel. Chef Nti became a household name when hosting The Perfect Ace – a cooking show on etv. In 2014 she began a new career in the culinary industry, starting with a year of food research in Los Angeles. This inspired real, genuine love and passion for both homecooked meals and fine-dining experiences. Chef Nti is a restauranteur, food and beverage product developer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Fast-forward to 2019 and Chef Nti speaks to a few hundred -thousand fans online and is the proud owner of her very own restaurant, Taste Kitchen; located in Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct. Taste Kitchen hosts intimate, bespoke events showcasing Chef Nti’s take on traditional African meals.
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