Homemade Mini Jamaican Gizzada (Updated Recipe)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened reduces sugar content.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in sugar until well combined.

Add milk gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by combining coconut, brown sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut out circles to fit into a muffin tin and press into the bottom and sides.

Fill each crust with the coconut mixture, pressing down gently.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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