A super easy Jelly Slice recipe that the whole family will LOVE! This classic favourite is so simple to make… and equally as delicious to eat!!
One of the first recipes that I posted on Bake Play Smile was for my favourite jelly slice – it’s the one that I’ve been making forever and it will always be the ultimate jelly slice to me! But oh my, oh my!!! How time flies… I just double checked and it turns out that I posted the original jelly slice recipe on here over 3 years ago… WHAT!!!?? How did that even happen!!??
Anyway, rather than let this little gem of a recipe disappear into my old archives, I decided that it needed to be front and centre again. So here it is, my super easy jelly slice… this one will definitely keep you coming back for more and more!
Let’s just start off by saying how pretty this slice is. I mean, check out those cutesy 3 layers! And a pretty slice is a yummy slice – of course!! And you can use absolutely any coloured jelly you like for the topping. I usually stick with raspberry or strawberry, but feel free to go crazy!! I’ve seen some gorgeous versions using blue and green jelly at kids birthday parties – very cool!
The trick to getting this jelly slice just right is to make sure you allow enough time for the middle layer to set before pouring on the jelly. Once it’s set, gently pour over your jelly and pop it back onto the fridge. Once the jelly layer has set firm, cut it into slices and EAT, EAT, EAT!!
So next time you’ve got a party or a morning tea coming up, make sure this easy jelly slice is on your ‘must-make’ list. It’s an absolute guaranteed crowd pleaser. Enjoy!!
Super Easy Jelly Slice
Ingredients
- 1 85g packet jelly crystals
- 250 g plain sweet biscuits like Arnotts Marie
- 175 g melted butter
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 3 level tsp gelatine
- 395 g tin condensed milk
- Juice of two lemons
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Line a 16 X 22cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
- Make jelly according to the packet instructions and set aside on the bench to cool - do not place it in the fridge as you don't want it to set just yet!
- Crush the biscuits in a food processor and place into a separate bowl.
- Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
- Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared tin and then place it into the fridge.
- Pour boiling water into a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the top and stir until completely dissolved.
- Place the condensed milk and lemon juice into a separate bowl. Add the dissolved gelatine mixture and mix until completely combined.
- Pour the mixture over the prepared base and place into the fridge until set.
- Gently pour the cooled jelly over the top of the slice and place into the fridge until set.
- Cut into slices.
Thermomix Method
- Line a 16 X 22cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
- Make jelly according to the packet instructions and set aside on the bench to cool - do not place it in the fridge as you don't want it to set just yet!
- Place the butter into the Thermomix bowl and melt on 80 degrees, Speed 2, 2 minutes. Add the biscuits and press Turbo until crushed and combined (you may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl partway through). Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared tin and then place it into the fridge.
- Pour boiling water into a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the top and stir until completely dissolved.
- Place the condensed milk and lemon juice into a clean Thermomix bowl. Add the dissolved gelatine mixture and mix on Speed 4, 15 seconds.
- Pour the mixture over the prepared base and place into the fridge until set.
- Gently pour the cooled jelly over the top of the slice and place into the fridge until set. Cut into slices.
Nutrition
Hi. I chanced upon your recipe and wish to make this using 9×13″ rectangular tin. Would you be able to advise the amount of ingredients needed?
Thanks
Hi Amanda, that should be fine – it will just be a bit thinner of course. Otherwise, you could do 1.5 times the ingredients. xx
Hi, would this keep solid enough in a lunchbox? Or does it soften out of the fridge?
I made your Caramello Slice already! It’s a hit! My 3 yr old said it’s “yummilicious”
Hi Kelly, you ‘can’ put it in lunch boxes but it does soften and goes goes wobbly. I’d pop it in a little individual container. So glad your 3 year old liked the Caramello Slice! xx
I have been making this recipe for as long as I can remember, and that’s a long time! However I find it thickens up a lot quicker if the condensed milk is really cold. Perhaps that is because I live in Fiji where we really don’t have cold weather!! No matter where I take this slice to or what age group is at the function it is always one of the first plates to be empty..
Fantastic tip!!! Oh I’m very jealous – Fiji is so beautiful!
I’m trying it this weekend cannot wait seems so tasty!!
I hope you love it!!!!