Syltkokosrutor (Finnish Jam and Coconut Squares) Recipe

Name: Syltkokosrutor (Finnish Jam and Coconut Squares)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces butter, softened; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup jam, your choice or ½ cup jelly, for the filling your choice; 5 egg whites; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 ¼ cups flaked coconut; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; ½ cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

8 ounces butter, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup jam, your choice or ½ cup jelly, for the filling your choice
5 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups flaked coconut
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Mix the ingredients for the pastry and press it into a 13 X 9 inch, greased, pyrex baking dish.
3
Bake for 20 minutes until almost done.
4
Stir together the ingredients for the coconut topping in a saucepan.
5
Simmer while stirring until thick but still runny.
6
The batter must not boil!
7
Remove pastry from oven after 20 minutes, and spread jam or jelly of your choice over the warm pastry.
8
Drop the coconut mixture on top and level it with a spatula.
9
Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
10
Return to oven and bake another 10 minutes (the coconut mixture should set slightly and become golden brown).
11
Cut into squares while still warm and cool completely in pan.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces butter, softened, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Syltkokosrutor (Finnish Jam and Coconut Squares) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Syltkokosrutor (Finnish Jam and Coconut Squares)

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