Monte Carlos
Discover the ultimate recipe for Monte Carlo biscuits, a classic Australian treat that blends buttery coconut biscuits with a luscious filling of rich vanilla cream and tangy raspberry jam. These delightful sandwich cookies are made with simple pantry staples like desiccated coconut, soft butter, and two types of flour for the perfect crumbly texture. The balance of sweetness from the jam and cream filling makes them irresistible for afternoon tea or a sweet indulgence anytime. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short bake time, these nostalgic biscuits are an easy homemade alternative to store-bought snacks. Impress guests or treat yourself with this melt-in-your-mouth recipe—it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 125 grams Caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 185 grams Plain flour
- 50 grams Self-raising flour
- 35 grams Desiccated coconut
- 80 grams Raspberry jam
- 90 grams Icing sugar
- 40 grams Unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, caster sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the egg to the mixture and beat until fully combined.
Sift in the plain flour and self-raising flour, then fold them into the wet ingredients with a spatula. Add the desiccated coconut and gently mix until a dough forms.
Roll heaped teaspoons of dough into small balls and place them onto the prepared trays, spacing them about 4cm apart. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a pattern.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the filling, mix the softened butter, icing sugar, and milk in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Once the biscuits are completely cool, spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the flat side of half the biscuits. Spread a layer of the prepared filling on the flat side of the remaining biscuits.
Sandwich the jam and filling sides together to assemble the Monte Carlos.
Serve and enjoy your homemade Monte Carlo biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.5 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.7 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 582 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 562 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.4 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
