Coconut tartlets, or coconut and raspberry jam tarts are a big thing in Scotland. To be honest, they’re usually just called coconut tarts. If you grew up in Scotland, you’d know and love these little coconut treats which are sold in many bakeries, or made by many Scottish grannies.
If you’re a coconut lover, add these little beauties to your baking list.
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They may not look very special, but as you noticed above, there’s a little raspberry jam hidden inside that gives these coconut tarts a special touch
Raspberry and coconut are two flavors that are often used in Scottish baking, and that I absolutely love together.
Like these Cran-Raspberry Coconut Slices
For example, classic Scottish snowballs. Two little cakes that are sandwiched together with raspberry jam, dipped in a sweet glaze and then coated in finely shredded coconut! They’re fabulous!
Then there’s snow cake! My mother used to make this all the time when I was a little girl in Scotland. It has a layer of raspberry jam on top of a shortcrust pastry base, topped with sponge, and then glaze and coconut.
Then I came up with snow cookies, which have won several awards and baking contests! Which recipe will you try first?
To Make the Coconut Tartlets
All you need are little tartlet shells. You can use my quick pie crust recipe for strawberry tarts (and maybe even make some strawberry tarts while you’re at it)! The filling comes together in no time. What do you think?
Scottish Coconut and Raspberry Jam Tarts
(Coconut Tartlets)
recipe slightly adapted from one given to me from a friend (printable recipe below)
FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C)
Beat the eggs. Then add the sugar, melted butter, good quality vanilla extract, and shredded coconut.
Place the unbaked tartlet shells in their tins on a baking sheet.
Next, put a little raspberry jam in the bottom of each shell. Fill about about 3/4 full with the coconut filling (they will rise).
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until top is lightly golden brown. When cool, remove from tins.
These will keep well in an airtight tin for up to a week. They’re great for sending in care packages, too.
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My friend Jill from Mad About Macarons has a similar Scottish recipe for Macaroon Jam Tarts, but these use almond instead of coconut.
Scottish Coconut and Raspberry Jam Tarts (Coconut Tartlets)
A classic Scottish recipe including raspberry jam and coconut. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) sugar
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (8 oz) unsweetened, shredded coconut
- raspberry jam
- 24 unbaked tartlet shells
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C)
- Beat the eggs. Then add the sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and coconut.
- Place the unbaked tartlet shells in their tins on a baking sheet.
- Put a little raspberry jam in the bottom of each shell. Fill about about 3/4 full with the coconut filling (they will rise).
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until top is lightly golden brown. When cool, remove from tins.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1 tartletAmount Per Serving:Calories: 284Total Fat: 16gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
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You’ve brought back so many foodie memories for me with these recipes. I come from Lancashire, and my mum used to make “bun pie” which was basically naked snow cake! Like you I love coconut so I’ll definitely try it with snow. She also made coconut and jam tarts and was partial to a Maid of Honour, which look very like the Macaroon tarts. We discovered that down in Kent, where we moved to over thirty years ago, they’re called Congress tarts. Thank-you so much for these lovely recipes. which I will work my way through soon. 😋
Oh that’s lovely you’ve found my recipes, Elaine! I know the joy that finding old recipes can bring and that makes me happy that you will be enjoying some old favorites, too! Thank you fod the lovely note and let me know how you enjoy them! CC
If I don’t add butter with coconut, what will be ihappened exactly? I usually see that type of recipe without butter because of that I ask you.
Greeting from NH. I want to thank you for sharing the coconut tartlet recipe. Oh my I couldn’t stop at just one, two, or… My whole family enjoyed them. This is one I’ll be baking every Christmas. Thank you this recipe, next will be the snow cookies. Blessings
Oh thank you soooo much, Lisa! Your comment has made my day! I’m so happy you and your family loved them and FYI, you may want to make a double batch of the Snow Cookies! haha! Thanks again! (PS if you can click the 5 stars above the PRINT button, I would truly appreciate it!) ;)
Hi Christina, as a Scot I am eager to bake these, but wondered if I blind bake the pastry first, I will be using your recipe for the pastry.
Many thanks
Sharon
There’s no need, Sharon. Just follow the recipe as written, loads of good reviews here and on Pinterest! :) Enjoy!
Thanks for the shout-out on my jammy almond macaroons, Christina. Love your coconut, Scottish deliciousness – brings back so many happy memories!
You are most welcome, Jill! Raspberry and coconut is SO very SCOTTISH!! :)
Thank you for posting this recipe! I have made it twice now (today being the latest) and they go down a treat with everyone. I did however on both occasions make my own pastry cases which has been fine.
Oh I missed this comment! How lovely, David! So glad you like the recipe. :)
My coconut has sugar in it would I be able to use that?
They won’t taste the same as sweetened coconut doesn’t just have added sugar, but chemicals and has much less “coconut flavor” than plain coconut, but given that’s what you have, I would suggest decreasing the sugar by at least 1 once, maybe even 2 oz. I’ve never done this, but if I had to try, that’s what I’d do. Enjoy, Elizabeth, I hope they turn out well. Stay safe!
Just finished making them. A teaspoon of jam was the perfect amount to put in each tart. I doubled the recipe & had enough leftover pie dough to make exactly 3 dozen tarts. Lucky or what?
Thanks for the recipe, it’s a keeper!
My grandmother had an English friend who made these for us when I was a child. I’m now a Grandma. I’ll be making these as a treat from my childhood :)
Thanks!
How lovely, Pam! So happy to hear that! Enjoy them!
Beat the eggs. Then add the sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and coconut.”
Do you use a whisk, fork, or hand mixer?
Hi Ana, any of those will work! Easiest would be a hand mixer.
CC
Hi Christina,
I just made these amazing little tarts, I cheated and use pre-made tart shells. They were so quick and easy to make, brought me right back to my childhood in Scotland. They taste absolutely delicious, thanks for another amazing recipe.
Happy New Year to you and yours! Steak pie is on the menu.
Wonderful, Linda! Happy to hear it :) Happy New Year to you and your family, also! Enjoy the pie! :)
Yum yum yum. Makes me think about my mum and her baking.
Baking can stir so many memories!
What actual tart size holders do you use to make the tarts.
Hi Lynne, good question and I’ll edit my recipe with this information. The tart tins are 2 1/2″ in diameter.
OMG!! These sound fantastic! Mark and I love coconut!
Make them, they last quite a while in a tin! :)
What fun are these tartlets! Thanks for the link for the little tins.
I was wondering if you could make a big one in a large tart pan with a removable bottom. Have you ever tried that?
No, I haven’t, but you absolutely could make a coconut tart (flan as it would be called in Scotland). Let me know if you try it, Cathy!
My goodness, they look fabulous, Christina – they take me right back. I had completely forgotten about the coconut tarts too. What gorgeous pics, as ever. Now I’m craving them and having a right wave of nostalgia in Scotland. Thanks so much for the shout-out!
You’re very welcome, Jill! Your macaroon tarts do look so similar. I agree, these are very nostalgic! :)
Everything Scotland is great ! Your creation too :-)
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I’m going to make this for church.love to have more recipe from Scotland. HAVE a good day.
Hi Sherry, I’m sure everyone will love them. Here is a list of all my Scottish (and British) recipes in one spot! Enjoy!
My Nana , from Scotland, made these wonderful little tarts every Christmas… they were my favorite!
I got all her recipes when she passed but couldn’t find this one , so , thank you so much for posting !!’
Awww, that’s wonderful, Cindy! SO glad you can make them now. :) Enjoy!
Don’t these sound lovely? Coconut, raspberry jam, what’s not to like? I just wish I had kept that extra bit of pie dough I had saved in the fridge the other day… not enough for another full-sized pie, but it would have been perfect for making some of these tartlets.
Yes, leftover dough is perfect for making a few of these! Next time! :)
Such pretty tarts … must buy some raspberry or strawberry jam since apricot is all I’ve got.
Thank you! I’m sure apricot or any other jam would work, too, but I do love the raspberry flavor in these!
Ooooh . . . looks YummY! I will jot Raspberry Jam on my grocery list. Have all other ingredients on hand.
Wonderful, Cheryl! Let me know what you think!
Used your pie crust recipe and I nervously subbed einkorn flour for the regular flour and I still ended up with perfect pastry. Thanks for an easy-peasy pie crust recipe. The Coconut Tartlets baked up nicely too! “Delish!”
I used four larger size tartlet pans – larger than your photo yet perfect size for your recipe with no leftover filling.
Thank-you Christina.
That was brave! I’m so happy to hear the pastry turned out perfectly, Cheryl! Good for you! So glad the coconut tartlets were also to your liking! Thank you so much for the 5 star review! I appreciate it more than you know! :) Enjoy the tartlets!
Thanks I made these but got mixed up in another recipe where you use custard powder and cream. All very bizarre and the phone recipe was jumping from one recipe to another. One in Scotland and one in China but the tarts were hybrid and good. Re named wonghaggis tartlets. Sorryx