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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Peppermint Crisp Tart

    Peppermint Crisp Tart

    Published: Nov 30, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    a serve of creamy peppermint crisp tart on a black plate with a gold fork.

    Introducing the FAMOUS 4 ingredient South African Peppermint Crisp Tart recipe!

    With layers of biscuits, caramel cream and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars, this simple no-bake fridge dessert is delicious AND easy!

    Just 10 minutes prep time - the perfect dessert for a summer BBQ or Christmas celebration.

    A peppermint crisp and caramel cream dessert in a baking dish.

    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!

    South African Peppermint Crisp Tart Recipe

    Ever since I started Bake Play Smile (over 10 years ago!), I've been hearing all about the famous South African Peppermint Crisp Tart!

    From talking to South African's who have moved to Australia, to having SO many readers email me about this recipe... it's been playing on my mind for years.

    I'd always worried that I wouldn't be able to get the ingredients for a classic South African peppermint tart here in Australia... but I shouldn't have worried. After LOTS of research... and annoying my South African readers, I've found ingredients that work just as well (and are available in all Australian supermarkets!).

    I would describe 'Peppermint Crisp Tart' as a South African version of our Australian 'Chocolate Ripple Cake'.

    It has layers of biscuits, whipped cream mixed with caramel and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars. The biscuits soften overnight in the fridge making the texture extra soft and luscious.

    The Peppermint Crisp is the most delicious addition!

    A peppermint tart layered with caramel cream and biscuits.

    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 Recipe - recipes don't get as famous as this without being ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!! It also helps that it's SO quick and easy to prepare (hello 10 minutes prep time!).
    • Iconic South African Dessert - I met a dad at my son Will's swimming lessons recently - he'd moved from South Africa with his young family a few years before and he was SO excited when I told him I'd made their peppermint fridge tart (he also reassured me that my Australian ingredient swaps were the same as what his wife now uses.... PHEW!!!!).
    • 4 Ingredients - all you need is a packet of biscuits (Tennis biscuits are the classic South African biscuits, but Arnotts Nice work perfectly too!), whipped cream, condensed caramel (like a can of Nestle Top N Fill) and Peppermint Crisp bars!
    • No-Bake Dessert - just like our Australian 'Choc Ripple Cake', this Peppermint Tart recipe is completely no-bake and simply requires chilling in the fridge (SO easy!).
    • Feeds A Crowd - looking for the perfect summer BBQ or Christmas dessert? This is it! The South African Peppermint Crisp Tart recipe feeds 10 people (large serves) or 16 people (small serves).
    • Kid-Friendly - kids LOVE the subtle caramel cream, biscuits and peppermint flavours. It's the BEST!
    • Conventional and Thermomix - you will find both methods in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    What You Need

    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.

    The ingredients for a no-bake South African dessert.
    • Biscuits - in South Africa, 'Tennis biscuits' are traditionally used in Peppermint Crisp Tart. Tennis biscuits are thin biscuits made from coconut, butter and syrup with a tennis racquets embossed onto the biscuits. While both the Woolworths and Coles websites show that they stock 'Tennis biscuits', they weren't available at my local stores (and yes... I did check in the International section too!). Instead, I used Arnotts Nice biscuits that are readily available here in Australia. Note: This was the preferred biscuit of my fellow swimming lesson parent (from South Africa) too!
    • Cream - choose any cream that's suitable for whipping. I used regular thickened cream.
    • Caramel - if you live in Australia, then a tin of Nestle Top N Fill Caramel (found near the sweetened condensed milk) is exactly what you need. If you don't live in Australia, then look for a tin of Carnation Caramel, condensed caramel or thick dulce de leche.
    • Peppermint Crisp Bars - a classic favourite (obviously both here in Australia and in South Africa). Crunchy peppermint encased in milk chocolate... absolutely delicious!

    Equipment Required

    To make this 4 ingredient Peppermint Crisp Tart, you'll need:

    • hand-held beaters, a stand-mixer or Thermomix
    • square or rectangular baking dish - I used a 20cm x 26cm sized tin and set the biscuits out in rows of 3 X 3.
    • fridge.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Just a couple of basic simple steps is all it takes to pepare this Peppermint Crisp Tart.

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Whip The Cream

    Use hand-held beaters, a stand-mixer or a Thermomix to beat the cream until soft peaks form.

    Whipped cream in a white bowl.

    Step 2 - Add The Caramel

    Open a tin of Nestle Top N Fill Caramel (or any condensed caramel, Carnation caramel or thick dulce de leche) and add to the whipped cream.

    A hand holding a tin of condensed caramel.

    Beat through until combined.

    Whipped cream and Nestle Top N Fill caramel in a bowl.
    Caramel whipped cream in a bowl.

    Step 3 - Make The Layers

    Place a layer of biscuits into the base of a square or rectangular baking tin.

    I used a 20cm x 26cm sized tin and set the biscuits out 3 x 3.

    Note: It's absolutely fine if there's little gaps between the biscuits.

    Nine biscuits laid out in the bottom of a dish.

    Spread a layer of whipped caramel cream over the bsicuits.

    Caramel cream spread over biscuits in a dish.

    Sprinkle crushed Peppermint Crisp Bar over the top.

    Whipped caramel cream topped with crushed peppermint crisp in a rectangular dish.

    Repeat with the remaining layers.

    Biscuits layered on top of cream mixture in a baking dish.

    Finish with a layer of caramel cream and crushed peppermint crisp on top.

    Caramel cream spread over biscuits in a baking tin.

    Step 4 - Chill

    This is a refrigerated dessert and is best served after being chilled overnight.

    During this time, the biscuits will soften and the flavours will enhance.

    An overhead shot of a cream dessert topped with peppermint crisp chunks.

    Expert Tips

    • Tennis biscuits can be difficult 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 small 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.
    • Peppermint Crisp Tart is not suitable for freezing.
    An overhead shot of peppermint cream fridge dessert.

    FAQ's

    Where did peppermint crisp tart originate from?

    Peppermint crisp tart is a famous South African dessert.

    Can I make this recipe in my Thermomix?

    Of course! Simply whip the cream on Speed 3 until soft peaks form, how long this takes depends on how fresh the cream is. Add the caramel and mix on Speed 3 until combined. Then simply assemble the peppermint crisp tart as per the conventional recipe.

    What are Peppermint Crisp bars?

    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.

    A serve of creamy tart on a black plate, with a bar of peppermint crisp in the background.

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    A forkful of peppermint cream tart fridge dessert.
    A peppermint crisp and cream dessert in a baking dish.

    Peppermint Crisp Tart

    Introducing the FAMOUS 4 ingredient South African Peppermint Crisp Tart recipe! With layers of biscuits, caramel cream and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars, this simple no-bake fridge dessert is delicious AND easy!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: No Bake, south african
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 serves
    Calories: 503kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    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
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    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

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg
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