Honey Joy Slice (No-Bake)

Jul 7, 2025 | Birthday, No Bake, Sweet Treats

All the sticky cornflake crunch of Honey Joys, minus the patty pans. This no-bake slice is fast, nostalgic and impossible to stop at one square.

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🍯 Honey Joy Slice (No-Bake)

Crunchy cornflakes, buttery honey caramel and a delicious scatter of crushed Violet Crumble;  this Honey Joy Slice is the grown-up, slice-and-serve version of the patty pan classic. It’s a no-bake slice that takes ten minutes to prep, zero time in the oven and just enough fridge-chill to keep you from eating it straight out of the bowl.  If you’re a fan of my No-Bake Mars Bar Slice (I know you are!) then you need to try this easy cornflake slice too. Honey joy slice, cut into squares.

💛 Why You’ll Love It

  • No oven required – this one’s a fridge-only situation.

  • Made with just 7 pantry staples you probably already have.

  • Skip the patty pans and go straight for the slice tin.

  • It’s got that caramel-cornflake crunch everyone loves, with a Violet Crumble upgrade.

Ingredients needed to make this no bake Honey Joy Slice recipe.

🛒 Key Ingredients

  • Butternut snap biscuits (or similar)
  • Cornflakes

  • Honey
  • Violet Crumble (or similar)

  • White Chocolate -the perfect party food glow up 

👩‍🍳 How to Make a Honey Joy Slice

1. Line your tin
Use a 20 cm square slice tin and line it with baking paper so you can lift the slice out easily later.

2. Melt the base
In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the butter, honey, vanilla and salt. Stir gently until everything is smooth. Melting the butter and honey to make a honey joy slice.

3. Mix it all together
Place the cornflakes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot honey mixture over and gently stir until every flake is coated. Mixing ingredients for honey joy recipe.

4. Press into the tin
Tip the Honey Joy Slice mixture into your prepared tin. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly – really pack it in so it holds together when sliced. Pressing the honey joy mixture into a slice tin.

5. Add the good stuff
Sprinkle the crushed Violet Crumble over the top and press it gently into the surface so it sticks. Pressing the honey joy mixture into a slice tin.

6. Chill and slice
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Use a sharp knife (run it under hot water for cleaner cuts) to slice into squares.

🔄 Variations & Substitutions

  • Swap the Violet Crumble for chopped Crunchie or another chocolate-coated honeycomb.

  • Make it party-friendly with a sprinkle of 100s and 1000s instead.

  • Want a gluten-free version? Just use gluten-free cornflakes and check your chocolate is gluten-free.

💡 Expert Tip

Warm your knife under hot water, wipe dry, then cut.   You’ll get cleaner edges and less mess. Honey joy slice, cut into squares.

🥡 Storage

Store your Honey Joy Slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week… though it rarely lasts that long. These are especially good eaten cold and snuck from the fridge while pretending you’re “just looking for something.”

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Add it to lunchboxes  (your kids won’t be trading that away).

  • Cut into bite-size squares for parties or bake sales.

  • Crumble it over vanilla ice cream and thank me later.

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Four squares of honey joy slice on a plate.

Honey Joy Slice

Make this no-bake Honey Joy Slice in minutes! It's crunchy and buttery with honey caramel and Violet Crumble. Easy, delicious, nostalgic
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Refrigeration 2 hours
Course Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays, party food, Snack
Cuisine Australian
Servings 16
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams Cornflakes
  • 250 grams Butternut snap biscuits crushed
  • 160 grams White chocolate chopped
  • 125 grams Unsalted butter
  • 100 grams Honey
  • pinch Sea salt flakes
  • 60 grams Violet Crumble (or similar) chopped

Instructions
 

  • Spray a 20cm square tin with cooking spray, then line it with baking paper
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornflakes and crushed biscuits. Set aside
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter, honey and salt over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir through the white chocolate until the mixture is smooth
  • Pour the mixture over the cornflakes and biscuits, then stir well to coat everything
  • Press the mixture firmly into your prepared tin, then scatter over the chopped Violet Crumble. Press gently so it sticks to the mixture
  • Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm, then cut into squares

Notes

Store your Honey Joy Slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 316IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Australian classic, cornflake slice, honey joy slice, honey joys, no-bake slice, party food
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