Hertzoggies (Traditional South African Coconut Cups) Nanis Fav | Scrumptious

Hertzoggies (Traditional South African Coconut Cups)
Nanis Favorite

(I found the recipe in my hand written book)

Coconut Filling:
120g /190ml raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1 cup castor sugar
2 cups coconut

Beat egg whites stiff..
Add castor, beat into meringue.
Add vanilla ess.
Fold in coconut.

Dough:
250g sifted flour
50ml/40g castor sugar
10ml baking powder
2ml salt
125g butter
2 egg yolks
20ml iced water (or a little more)

Sift flour, bp and salt.
Rub in butter to resemble breadcrumbs
Beat egg yolks and add water, beat and add to dry ingredients to form a soft dough, knead before you decide to add more water.
Knead smooth.
Roll out onto floured surface, use a 100mm diameter - large circles.
Line greased shallow patty pans with these. Place a little warm jam in each and generously spoon the coconut filling over the jam.
Bake at 180 C approx 10 - 15 minutes - do not over bake, base needs to be melt in the mouth.
Cool before serving.
Makes approx 30 cups.