Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C conventional (160°C fan-forced) and line a slice tin with baking paper.

Step 2

To make the base, combine the caster sugar, desiccated coconut, cinnamon, plain flour, butter and honey.

Step 3

Press evenly into the slice tin. Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden.

Step 4

Let cool a little then cover with the cherries.

Step 5

For the topping, combine the shredded coconut, egg whites and caster sugar in a bowl, mixing well.

Step 6

Spread this over the cherries and return slice to oven for 20 minutes or until the coconut is golden and the fruit bubbling underneath.

Step 7

Cool, then slice into bars to serve or keep in an airtight container.