Christmas Slice

You know Christmas is coming when you start to see peppermint recipes appearing everywhere! And when it comes to quick and easy slices, you can’t go past a delicious no-bake slice recipe.

The recipe I’m sharing with you today is so super easy, and you can even make it without switching on the oven! It’s sure to become a favourite go-to slice recipe for the holiday season as aside from being completely delicious, it also makes a gorgeous edible gift for friends, family or teachers.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy - you only need ten minutes and a handful of simple pantry ingredients to throw it together.
• No Need To Turn On Your Oven - the fridge does most of the work (yay!)
• Perfect For When You’re In A Hurry - if you have zero time to prepare something for a work party or kids’ Christmas party, then this is the slice you need.
• Kid-Friendly Recipe - with a little help from grown-ups, this recipe is simple enough to be prepared by beginners and little ones. In fact, it is so easy that you can make it while carrying a toddler on one hip! (I know this from experience).
• Perfect For Celebrations - including family gatherings, Christmas, gifts or entertaining.
• Conventional and Thermomix - you will find both methods in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Sweetened condensed milk - gives this slice sweetness and chewiness, while also helping it to set in the fridge. I recommend using full-fat, sweetened condensed milk such as Nestle brand, as it will set the slice firmer than low or reduced fat condensed milk.
• Butter - is used to help firm and set the slice when cooled. I recommend using butter, rather than margarine or butter substitutes. Salted or un-salted butter is fine depending on what you have on hand.
• Peppermint extract - just a couple of drops for extra mint flavour
• Plain, sweet biscuits (cookies) - I use Arnott’s Marie or Arrowroot biscuits, but any plain, sweet biscuit will do. To crush the biscuits, you can use a food processor, Thermomix, or even crush them with the end of a rolling pin.
• Cocoa powder
• Cadbury Peppermint filled chocolate - or the same quantities of any other peppermint filled milk chocolate.
• Milk chocolate - is used to top the slice. Choose a good quality milk chocolate for best results. I recommend Cadbury or Lindt chocolate.
• Peppermint Candy Canes - add a little crunch and lovely peppermint flavour. You could also use crushed peppermint boiled lollies.
• M&M's - pick out the green and red for that special festive look.

Step By Step Instructions

I just LOVE how easy it is to make this slice.

Just 5 simple steps and a few minutes of prep is all you need!

Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Step 1 - Melt

Place the condensed milk, butter and peppermint chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and heat it in the microwave on medium heat in 30 second bursts (stirring every time) until just melted.

Step 2 - Mix

Crush the biscuits. Add the crushed biscuits, the cocoa powder and peppermint essence to the melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.

Note: The mixture will be quite sticky.

Step 3 - Press Into Tin

Using the back of a metal spoon, press the mixture firmly into a greased and lined baking tray.

Step 4 - Melt The Milk Chocolate

Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave at 50% power in 30 second bursts (stirring each time) until melted and smooth.

Step 5 - Decorate

Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the slice.

Decorate by sprinkling the top with chopped candy canes and M&Ms.

Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set firm, then slice and serve.

Expert Tips & FAQs

Follow my simple tips for the perfect chocolate peppermint Christmas slice!