Raspberry Jam Bar Tartlets with Coconut Crumble
These Raspberry Jam Bar Tartlets with Coconut Crumble are bite-sized desserts layered with a buttery base, sweet raspberry jam, and a golden coconut topping. A perfect mix of tart, sweet, and crunchy, ideal for tea parties, holidays, or anytime snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, British-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pastry Base:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup cold butter, cubed
Filling:
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½ cup raspberry jam
Coconut Crumble:
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½ cup desiccated coconut
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 12-hole muffin tin or line with paper cups. -
Make the Pastry Base:
In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Rub in cold butter with fingertips until crumbly.
Press a small amount into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the tartlet base. -
Add Filling:
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into the center of each tartlet. -
Prepare Coconut Crumble:
Mix coconut, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
Sprinkle evenly over the jam in each tartlet. -
Bake:
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and jam is bubbly. -
Cool and Serve:
Let tartlets cool completely in the tin before gently removing. Serve as-is or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
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Swap raspberry jam for strawberry, apricot, or mixed berry for variation.
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Add chopped nuts or a touch of cinnamon to the crumble for extra flavor.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.