Name: Blueberry macaroon slice
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 90 gram unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar; 1 egg; 2/3 cup (100g) plain flour; 1/4 cup (35g) self-raising flour; 1 tablespoon custard powder; 1/2 cup (160g) blueberry jam; 2 egg whites, beaten lightly; 2 1/2 cup (190g) shredded coconut; 1/4 cup (55g) caster (superfine) sugar

Fill the tins with buttery biscuit base spread with blueberry jam and topped with sweet coconut for this delectable, crunchy-topped blueberry slice.

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Ingredients

90 gram unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

1 egg

2/3 cup (100g) plain flour

1/4 cup (35g) self-raising flour

1 tablespoon custard powder

1/2 cup (160g) blueberry jam

2 egg whites, beaten lightly

2 1/2 cup (190g) shredded coconut

1/4 cup (55g) caster (superfine) sugar

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease a 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular pan; line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm (2 inches) over sides.

2.Beat butter, sugar and egg in a small bowl with an electric mixer until combined; stir in sifted flours and custard powder. Spread dough into pan; spread with jam.

3.To make coconut topping, combine egg whites, coconut and sugar in a medium bowl; sprinkle over jam.

4.Bake slice about 40 minutes; cool in pan. Cut into rectangles.

Slice can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. For a different flavoured slice, use cherry, raspberry or strawberry jam.
Note

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