Choc-Peppermint Slice Recipe

Name: Choc-Peppermint Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces; 1 ½ cups plain flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup firmly-packed brown sugar; 150 g butter, melted, cooled; 395 g sweetened condensed milk; ½ cup caster sugar; 40 g butter; ½ teaspoon peppermint extract; green food coloring

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 180C Grease a 3cm-deep, 18cm x 28cm (base) slab pan.
2
Line with baking paper (see note).
3
Make base: Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
4
Stir in brown sugar.
5
Add butter and mix until well combined.
6
Using the back of a spoon, press mixture into prepared pan.
7
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden.
8
Remove from oven.
9
Reduce oven to 170C
10
Make filling: Place condensed milk, caster sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
11
Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until butter and sugar have melted.
12
Reduce heat to low.
13
Cook for 10 minutes.
14
Remove pan from heat and stir in peppermint essence.
15
Add a few drops of food colouring and stir to combine.
16
Pour filling over base.
17
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is just set.
18
Allow to cool completely.
19
Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
20
Microwave on medium (50%) for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, until almost melted.
21
Stir until smooth.
22
Spread chocolate over the cooled slice.
23
Stand slice in pan for 1 to 2 hours or until set.
24
Cut into pieces and serve.
25
Notes & tips.
26
Lining a slab pan: Lightly grease the base and sides of a slab pan, paying particular attention to the two short ends.
27
Cut out a sheet of baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at each long side.
28
Use the overhang to lift slice from pan in one piece.

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces, 1 ½ cups plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ cup firmly-packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Choc-Peppermint Slice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Choc-Peppermint Slice

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