We have a soft spot for traditional South African recipes, and among our favorites is the beloved Hertzoggies. Whenever we make these delightful treats, there’s only one jam that we reach for – All Gold! That’s why we’re thrilled to be part of All Gold’s Jam Sessions, where we get to create mouthwatering dishes using their delicious jams.
Join us in the #JampackedFlavour conversation as we explore the endless possibilities of All Gold Jam and how it elevates the flavors of our classic Hertzoggies. Stay tuned for our next recipe featuring All Gold Jam, and don’t forget to check out the photo below for a sneak peek!
As promised, here’s our cherished recipe for Hertzoggies:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (260 grams) cake flour
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 3 large egg yolks (save the egg whites for the meringue)
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) cold water
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups (260 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (150 grams) unsweetened desiccated coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (160 grams) apricot jam
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Mix in the egg yolks and water to form a smooth dough. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled pastry and cut into circles. Press the circles into a greased tartlet pan.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the coconut and vanilla.
- Spread jam on the pastry circles, then pipe or spoon the coconut meringue over the jam.
- Bake at 180˚C until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before enjoying these delicious Hertzoggies.
Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with All Gold Jam and our scrumptious Hertzoggies! Stay tuned for more delightful recipes and exciting updates from our kitchen. Happy baking!