Description
Indulgent Peppermint Slice beckons chocolate and mint enthusiasts with its layers of creamy goodness. Cool peppermint meets rich chocolate in this Australian dessert that promises sweet satisfaction for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) Marie biscuits
- 1 can (395 grams/14 ounces) condensed milk
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) milk chocolate
- 4 bars (140 grams/4.9 ounces) peppermint crisp chocolate
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Bubbles (Rice Krispies)
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups crumbled peppermint chocolate (extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare a rectangular baking tin by lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of base and sides.
- Transform biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, and delicately chop peppermint chocolate into small fragments.
- Combine crushed biscuits, crispy rice cereal, shredded coconut, and chopped chocolate in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate condensed milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly until the mixture achieves a cohesive consistency.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared tin, using firm pressure to create an even, compact base layer.
- Gently melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, adding a touch of vegetable oil for enhanced smoothness if desired.
- Carefully pour the molten chocolate over the base, creating a uniform coating and sprinkling additional chocolate fragments for decorative texture.
- Refrigerate the slice for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the chocolate to set completely and flavors to meld.
- Utilize a knife warmed under hot water to slice the chilled dessert into clean, precise portions, facilitating easy serving.
Notes
- Customize the base by swapping traditional biscuits with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use dark chocolate with mint for a more intense flavor profile and deeper peppermint essence.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like crushed candy canes or chopped nuts to add extra texture and crunch.
- Ensure the base is firmly pressed to create a compact and stable foundation for the chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg