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    Home » Recipes » Christmas » Christmas Slice

    Christmas Slice

    Published: Dec 3, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    pieces of Christmas slice on a wooden board topped with red and green chocolate

    Made with crushed biscuits, condensed milk and peppermint chocolate, then topped with crunchy candy canes and M&Ms, this delicious no-bake Christmas Slice is the ultimate edible gift or tasty holiday treat that the whole family will love. And it only takes 10 minutes to make!

    Squares of a chocolate slice on a wooden board topped with red and green M&M's.

    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.
    Squares of finished slice on a white cake stand

    What You Need

    Just a handful of delicious ingredients are needed to make this simple no-bake Christmas Slice.

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

    All ingredients for Christmas chocolate  slice laid out on a benchtop.
    • 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.
    A close up of a piece of chocolate slice with milk chocolate, M&Ms and crushed candy canes on top.

    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.

    Condensed milk, butter and chunks of peppermint chocolate in a glass bowl

    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.

    Crushed biscuits and cocoa powder added to melted chocolate mixture in a glass mixing bowl
    chocolate mixture combined in a glass bowl with a spoon

    Step 3 - Press Into Tin

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

    Overhead view of chocolate slice in a tin lined with baking paper

    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.

    Melted milk chocolate in a glass bowl

    Step 5 - Decorate

    Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the slice.

    Milk chocolate spread over chocolate slice in baking tin.

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

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

    Finished slice topped with crushed candy canes and red and green M&M's.

    Expert Tips & FAQs


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

    Crushing the biscuits

    The biscuits can be crushed in a food processor or Thermomix if you have one. Alternatively, they can be crushed by adding them to a large bowl or bag and using a rolling pin to flatten them until they have a fine, crumb-like texture.

    How long does it take for slice to set?

    This Christmas slice needs to set in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours (or overnight) before slicing. Allow the slice to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. If you need it in a hurry, you can speed up the setting process by putting it in the freezer for an hour.

    Cutting perfect slices

    To cut the slice without cracking the chocolate, remove the slice from the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting. This will allow the chocolate to soften slightly, which will prevent it from cracking. Read here for more tips on how to cut perfect slices.

    Storing

    This slice will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Can I freeze Christmas slice?

    This slice can be frozen whole, or in pieces for up to 2 months. To freeze, cover the set slice in baking paper and in an airtight container. Please note that when frozen, the colour in the M&Ms will fade slightly. To thaw, leave the slice at room temperature for an hour, or place it into the fridge overnight before serving.

    A piece of chocolate slice on a white stand with a bite taken.

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    pieces of Christmas slice on a wooden board topped with red and green chocolate

    Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice

    The BEST No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice made with peppermint chocolate and decorated with candy canes and M&Ms!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Slices
    Cuisine: Christmas
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Chilling time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 20 serves
    Calories: 320kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 300 g sweetened condensed milk
    • 100 g butter chopped
    • 200 g Cadbury Peppermint chocolate
    • 250 g plain sweet biscuits crushed (such as Arnotts Marie brand)
    • 2 tbs cocoa powder
    • 2 drops peppermint extract
    • 250 g milk chocolate melted
    • 5 candy canes roughly chopped
    • 1 cup red & green M&Ms

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Grease and line an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tray with baking paper and set aside. 
    • Place the sweetened condensed milk, butter and peppermint chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on 50% power in 30 second bursts for 3-4 minutes or until just melted (stir every 30 seconds). 
    • Add the finely crushed biscuits, cocoa powder and peppermint essence and mix well.
    • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking tray. 
    • Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the slice, decorate with the chopped candy canes and M&Ms and place into the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours. 
    • Allow the slice to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. 
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the fridge) for up to 5 days. 

    Thermomix Method

    • Grease and line an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tray with baking paper and set aside. 
    • Place the biscuits into the Thermomix bowl and roughly chop by pressing Turbo 5-10 times. Remove and set aside.
    • Place the condensed milk, butter and peppermint chocolate into a clean Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2.
    • Add the cocoa powder and peppermint essence and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
    • Add the crushed biscuits and mix on Reverse Speed 3 (using the spatula to assist) until combined.
    • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking tray. 
    • Melt the chocolate in a clean Thermomix bowl for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2.
    • Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the slice, decorate with the chopped candy canes and M&Ms and place into the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours. 
    • Allow the slice to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. 
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the fridge) for up to 5 days. 

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Ingredients info:
    Sweetened condensed milk - I recommend using full-fat, sweetened condensed milk as it will set the slice firmer than low or reduced fat condensed milk.
    Butter - I recommend using butter, rather than margarine or butter substitutes. Salted or un-salted butter is fine depending on what you have on hand.
    Other Recipe Info:
    Chilling Time - this slice needs to set in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours (or overnight) before slicing. Allow the slice to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. See my notes on how to cut the perfect slice.
    Storing - This slice will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    Freezing - This slice can be frozen whole, or in pieces for up to 2 months. To freeze, cover the set slice in baking paper and store in an airtight container. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Bev

      December 24, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for friends on our last day of work before Christmas. It was a great hit.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        December 26, 2021 at 9:21 am

        Fantastic!!

        Reply
    2. Ellis Koh

      December 22, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      Hi Lucy, wishing you well and staying safe. I would love to try this recipe, can i check for the milk chocolate melted as the topping, what kind of chocolate do you use? Cooking or like ready to eat chocolate cadbury kind or doesnt really matter? Thanks soo much x

      Reply
      • Lucy

        December 23, 2021 at 7:12 am

        Hi Ellis, Merry Christmas to you too! You can use either cooking chocolate or regular Cadbury milk chocolate xx

        Reply
    3. Narelle

      December 14, 2021 at 1:56 am

      Hi Lucy
      these sound easy and delish. I live in the States now and was wondering if you knew of a similar biscuit in the US in comparison the the Marie Biscuit?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy

        December 14, 2021 at 6:36 am

        Hi Narelle, absolutely any plain sweet cookie will work perfectly! xx

        Reply
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