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Chocolate Peppermint Slice

A childhood favourite; this delicious and easy chocolate peppermint slice requires no special equipment, no baking and it's ready in no time!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
refrigeration1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Servings: 24 squares

Ingredients

Base

  • 250 grams plain sweet biscuits (Marie biscuits)
  • 395 grams condensed milk
  • 150 grams desiccated coconut around 1.5 cups
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Peppermint Filling

  • 270 grams icing sugar around 2 cups
  • 3-4 tbsp cream adjust for a thicker or thinner filling
  • 2 tsp peppermint extract adjust to taste

Chocolate Topping

  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 25 g butter

Instructions

Base

  • Using a rolling pin or food processor, crush the biscuits. If using a rolling pin, now place crushed biscuits into a mixing bowl
  • Add the coconut and cocoa and mix until just combined
  • Add the condensed milk and mix to form a thick paste
  • Press mixture into a greased and lined slice tin (I use a 17cm x 27cm)
  • Place another piece of baking paper on top of the mixture, then use a metal spoon to smooth out the base (the paper will stop the spoon from sticking). Remove paper.

Peppermint Filling

  • Using a palette knife or whisk, beat the icing sugar, cream and peppermint. Mix until smooth. Optional: use a hand mixer.
  • Pour filling over base, smooth out and then refrigerate for 30 mins.

Chocolate Topping

  • Melt the chocolate and butter either in a double boiler, or in the microwave (see notes). Stir until smooth.
  • Allow the chocolate to cool only slightly, then pour it over the base and filling.
  • Refrigerate for another 30 mins, before cutting into squares.

Notes

To slice neatly: Dip a large knife in hot water, dry it, then gently press through the chocolate layer. Let the heat do the work before slicing down.
To melt chocolate and butter in the microwave: Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. Don’t overheat — it turns fast!
Chocolate layer variation:  Chocolate Icing
  • 1 cup pure icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa
  • 40g melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon of milk
  • whisk all ingredients together, until smooth.  Spread over the chilled slice.