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Gizzada

A classic Jamaican pastry featuring a spiced coconut filling encased in a pinched shortcrust shell.

55 minMediumServes 12220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp ice water
  • 2 cups grated fresh coconut
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl, then cut in 1/2 cup cubed cold unsalted butter until crumbly.

  2. 2

    Add 6 tbsp ice water tablespoon by tablespoon until a dough forms, then chill for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine 2 cups grated fresh coconut, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking for 10 minutes until sticky.

  4. 4

    Roll out dough, cut into rounds, and pinch the edges upward to form small tart shells.

  5. 5

    Bake shell rounds at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes, spoon filling inside, and bake for another 12 minutes.

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Questions

How long does Gizzada take?

As written, 55 minutes: 30 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 20 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Gizzada at?

For Gizzada, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 5.

Can I skip chilling the dough for Gizzada?

Step 2 reads: "Add 6 tbsp ice water tablespoon by tablespoon until a dough forms, then chill for 20 minutes." Not without a cost. The rest in step 2 firms the fat and relaxes the gluten, so the dough holds its shape and bakes up tender instead of spreading or shrinking.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Gizzada?

The entry for Gizzada calls for 1 cup dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Gizzada gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Gizzada is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Gizzada vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Gizzada?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 220 calories, with 2 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 110 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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