Go Back
+ servings
Hedgehog Slice
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Hedgehog Slice

A nostalgic no-bake Hedgehog Slice made with crushed biscuits, walnuts, and a rich chocolate butter frosting. No fancy equipment needed...and it's ready to eat in 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, party food
Cuisine: Australian
Servings: 16
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • 1 20cm square pan

Ingredients

  • 125 grams Butter
  • 150 grams Caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 1 Egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp Desiccated coconut
  • 250 grams Plain sweet biscuits I use Marie biscuits
  • 90 grams Walnuts chopped

Chocolate Frosting

  • 135 grams Pure icing sugar
  • 40 grams Unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tsp Cocoa
  • 1 tbsp Boiling water

Instructions

  • Spray a 20cm square cake tin with cooking spray, then line with baking paper and set aside.
  • Place biscuits onto a sheet of baking paper or a silicone mat and crush them with a rolling pin, keeping some small chunks amongst the crumbs.  Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter and caster sugar, mixing until sugar has melted and beginning to bubble.
  • Add cocoa and mix well, then remove from the heat to cool slightly for a 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the beaten egg, coconut, crushed biscuits and walnuts.
  • Press mixture firmly into your prepared tin.  Placing a sheet of baking paper over the hedgehog mixture and running the back of a spoon firmly along the surface will smooth out the mixture and prevent your spoon from sticking.  Pop the slice into the fridge while you make the frosting.

Chocolate Frosting

  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar.  This can be done with either a rotary whisk or a handheld electric mixer.  It will remain crumbly.
  • Add boiling water to the cocoa and mix into a paste.  Add the cocoa mixture to the butter and icing sugar, them mix again.  The frosting will come together into a smooth, stiff mixture -feel free to add a tiny bit more boiling water if you need to.
  • Spread the frosting over the hedgehog slice and make little swirly patterns.  Pop in the fridge for the frosting to firm up a little, then slice into squares.

Notes

Tips

  • When you're crushing your biscuits, remember to keep some small pieces in your biscuit crumbs.  It not only looks nice, but adds to the great texture!
  • Using a sheet of baking paper and the back of a metal spoon really helps to compact the mixture and make a nice, sturdy slice.

Storage Tips

Room Temperature:  The good about this slice is it won't melt at room temperature.  As long as it's not too hot, it will keep in an airtight container for a day or two.
Fridge:  No-bake Hedgehog Slice will keep well either covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for 5 days. 
Freezer: It will keep for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg