Description
This festive Christmas slice is a no-bake dessert combining a rich chocolate biscuit base with a smooth white chocolate peppermint topping, garnished with colorful Christmas M&Ms and crushed candy canes. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 250g butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 packets (250g each) Marie or wine biscuits, crushed (not too finely)
Topping
- 190g white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint essence
- 100g Christmas M&Ms
- 4 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Slice Tin: Line a slice tin (approximately 19 x 29cm) with baking paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier once set.
- Melt Base Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt together the butter, cocoa powder, and brown sugar over low heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and milk until the mixture is well combined.
- Combine with Biscuits: In a large mixing bowl, add the crushed biscuits and pour the chocolate mixture over them. Stir thoroughly until all the biscuit pieces are coated evenly with the chocolate mixture.
- Press into Tin: Transfer the mixture into the prepared slice tin. Using the back of a metal spoon, press and smooth the surface evenly to create a compact base layer.
- Make the Topping: Place the white chocolate, vegetable oil, and peppermint essence in a glass bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is nearly melted. Remove and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Topping and Decorations: Pour the melted white chocolate mixture evenly over the chocolate biscuit base. Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes and Christmas M&Ms evenly on top for a festive look.
- Chill and Set: Place the slice in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours until fully set and firm. Before slicing, remove it from the fridge about 20 minutes in advance to soften slightly, facilitating easier cutting into neat slices.
Notes
- Use crushed biscuits that are not too fine to maintain texture in the base.
- If you don’t have a microwave, melt the white chocolate and oil gently over a double boiler instead.
- Ensure the base mixture is completely cooled before adding the white chocolate topping to prevent melting and mixing.
- Store the slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they keep well for up to 1 week.
- For an extra festive touch, consider adding chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the base mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
