250gplain sweet biscuitscrushed (such as Arnotts Marie brand)
2tbscocoa powder
2 dropspeppermint extract
250gmilk chocolatemelted
5candy canesroughly chopped
1cupred & 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.
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Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPSIngredients 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.