Recipe

Cherry chews

This deliciously sweet and indulgent recipe for cherry chews pairs dark choc chips and glace cherries with lovely coconut! It's a slice that's perfect enjoyed for afternoon tea with a hot cuppa

Dec 06, 2016 2:49am
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 30 mins cooking
  • Makes 24
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Ingredients

Cherry chews
  • 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 100 gram butter, melted
  • icing sugar to dust
Topping
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 100 gram glacé cherries, halved, plus 100g extra
  • 1/2 cup flaked almonds, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons extra
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup self-raising flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Cherry chews
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line an 18 x 28cm slice pan.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and coconut. Stir in butter until fully combined. Press mixture firmly into base of pan (see recipe tip).
Topping
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread mixture over base, then sprinkle extra cherries and almonds over. Bake for 25-30 minutes until light golden brown. Allow to cool on tray.
  • 4
    Cut into squares and dust with icing sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • A fork or potato masher can be used to press base into pan. - Store cherry chews in an airtight container.

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