The famous 4-ingredient South African Peppermint Crisp Tart is a quick, no-bake dessert layered with biscuits, caramel cream, and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars—ready in just 10 minutes!
Make it a peppermint dessert party along with Peppermint Crisp Tim Tam Balls, No Bake Peppermint Slice and No Bake Mint Slice Peppermint Cheesecake!
Everyone loves a no-bake dessert... especially in the heat of summer!
This Peppermint Crisp Tart, along with my Strawberry Trifle, Chocolate Ripple Cake, and Lemon Cheesecake, are all delicious chilled desserts that require absolutely NO cooking!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
If you love chocolate ripple cake, you're going to fall head over heels for this peppermint crisp tart recipe!
- Famous & Delicious – This iconic South African no-bake dessert is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious—ready in just 10 minutes!
- Just 4 Ingredients – Biscuits (Tennis or Arnotts Nice), whipped cream, condensed caramel, and Peppermint Crisp bars.
- Perfect for Entertaining – Feeds 10-16 people, making it ideal for BBQs, Christmas, and family gatherings.
- Kid-Friendly – With sweet caramel, cream, and peppermint, it’s always a hit with the kids!
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Tart Ingredients
This easy Peppermint Crisp Tart is made with just 4 ingredients!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Biscuits – South Africa’s traditional choice is Tennis biscuits, but Arnotts Nice biscuits are an easy and delicious substitute in Australia (confirmed poolside by a South African expat!).
- Caramel – Aussies can use Nestle Top N Fill (near the condensed milk), or swap for Carnation Caramel, condensed caramel, or dulce de leche.
- Peppermint Crisp Bars – A classic Aussie and South African treat with crunchy peppermint in smooth milk chocolate—simply irresistible!
How To Make Peppermint Crisp Tart
Just a couple of basic simple steps are all it takes to prepare this peppermint crisp fridge tart - the most deliciously creamy dessert.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Step 1: Beat the cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Step 2: Add a can of Nestle Top N Fill Caramel and beat through.
- Step 3: Place a layer of Tennis biscuits into the base of a square or rectangular baking tin (gaps between the biscuits are fine).
- Step 4: Spread a layer of whipped caramel cream over the biscuits.
- Step 5: Sprinkle crushed or grated Peppermint Crisp Bar over the top.
- Step 6: Repeat with the remaining layer of biscuits.
Finish with a layer of caramel cream and crushed peppermint crisp on top.
Chill for 6 hours or overnight.
Expert Tips
- Tennis biscuits can be challenging to find in Australia. Arnotts Nice biscuits make a great substitution.
- Use any tin of condensed caramel - such as Nestle Top N Fill Caramel, Carnation Caramel, or thick dulce de leche.
- Use any rectangular or square baking tin - it is fine for there to be slight gaps between the biscuits. I used a 20cm x 26 cm-sized tin and set the biscuits out in a 3 x 3 grid.
- Chill the peppermint tart overnight - this allows time for the biscuits to soften and flavours to blend into a delicious dessert.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not suitable for freezing.
Peppermint Crisp Tart FAQs
Peppermint crisp tart is a famous South African dessert.
Of course! Simply whip the cream on Speed 3 until soft peaks form; how long this takes depends on the freshness of the cream. Add the caramel and mix on Speed 3 until combined. Then, simply assemble the peppermint crisp tart as per the conventional recipe.
Peppermint Crisp is a variety of chocolate bar made by Nestle. It consists of crispy peppermint encased in milk chocolate. The peppermint breaks into tiny minty shards when crushed.
Arnotts Nice biscuits are the best substitute for Tennis biscuits in Australia. They have a similar coconut flavour and texture, making them perfect for recipes like Peppermint Crisp Tart.
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Peppermint Crisp Tart
Ingredients
- 500 ml thickened cream
- 395 g caramel condensed milk Nestle Top N Fill or dulce de leche
- 250 g Arnotts Nice or Tennis biscuits
- 3 peppermint crisp bars
Instructions
- Whip the cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form.If using a Thermomix: Whip the cream on Speed 3 until soft peaks form.
- Add the caramel condensed milk and beat through.If using a Thermomix: Add the caramel condensed milk and mix for 30 seconds, Speed 3.
- Place a layer of biscuits onto the base of a square or rectangular baking dish (see notes).
- Layer with the caramel cream and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars then repeat with another layer of biscuits, caramel cream and Peppermint Crisp bars.
- Refrigerate overnight - the biscuits will soften to make a chilled dessert.
Notes
- Tennis biscuits can be difficult to find in Australia. Arnotts Nice biscuits make a great substitution.
- Use any tin of condensed caramel - such as Carnation Caramel, Nestle Top N Fill Caramel or thick dulce de leche.
- Use any rectangular or square baking tin - it is fine for there to be little gaps between the biscuits. I used a 20cm x 26cm sized tin and set the biscuits out 3 x 3.
- Chill the peppermint tart overnight - this allows time for the biscuits to soften and flavours to blend into a delicious dessert.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
MICHAEL says
This does sound delicious.