Chewy Buttery Apricot and Coconut Tea Slice 🍑🥥🧈✨
Soft, chewy, and buttery with bursts of apricot and coconut—this tea slice is simple to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 125 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix dry: In bowl, combine flour, coconut, brown sugar, salt, and chopped apricots.
- Add wet: Stir in melted butter, egg, and vanilla until mixture is thick and sticky.
- Press: Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake: 25–30 minutes until golden and firm at edges.
- Cool: Let cool completely in pan before slicing.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Drizzle with white chocolate after baking.
- Variation: Add chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts) for crunch.
- Serving idea: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with tea.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Kcal: ~210 per slice
- Servings: 12 slices
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Chewy Apricot & Coconut Tea Slice—sweet, buttery, and perfect with tea 🍑🥥✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle it with chocolate or keep it classic?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next tea time.” • “Tag a friend who loves fruity slices.” • “Golden crust, chewy apricot bliss.”