Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Pastry
- Cream together ½ cup of softened butter and ½ cup of caster sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually mix in ¼ cup of buttermilk until fully combined.
- Sift in 2 ¼ cups of cake flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the Coconut Filling
- Combine 2 ½ cups of desiccated coconut, 2 tablespoons of cake flour, and 1 teaspoon of additional baking powder in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup of sugar, ½ cup of milk, ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter until smooth.
- Mix the dry coconut mixture into the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and grease a tart or muffin pan.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick and mold it into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the coconut filling into each pastry shell, filling generously.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the tarts are golden brown on top.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the Condensed Milk Coconut Tarts to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove them from the tins and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or store for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
Notes
These delightful tarts are perfect for sharing and can be customized with chocolate chips or served alongside coffee.
