Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice Recipe
This Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice is a festive no-bake treat featuring a rich, chocolatey base with a refreshing peppermint twist. Combining crushed biscuits, cocoa, and peppermint chocolate with sweetened condensed milk, it’s topped with melted milk chocolate, colorful candy canes, and red and green M&Ms, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 300 g sweetened condensed milk
- 100 g butter, chopped
- 200 g Cadbury Peppermint chocolate
- 250 g plain sweet biscuits, crushed (such as Arnott’s Marie brand)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 drops peppermint extract
Topping
- 250 g milk chocolate, melted
- 5 candy canes, roughly chopped
- 1 cup red & green M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt the chopped butter, sweetened condensed milk, and Cadbury Peppermint chocolate together, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed sweet biscuits and cocoa powder. Add the peppermint extract and pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well to create a uniform chocolate biscuit mixture.
- Press mixture into pan: Line a rectangular slice pan with baking paper. Press the chocolate biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, ensuring an even layer.
- Cool the base: Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until the base is firm and set.
- Add the topping: Once the base is firm, spread the melted milk chocolate evenly over the top.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the roughly chopped candy canes and red & green M&Ms over the melted chocolate topping to decorate.
- Set the slice: Return the slice to the refrigerator for another 1-2 hours or until the chocolate topping has fully set and is firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove from the fridge, cut into squares, and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is pressed firmly to avoid crumbly slices.
- If peppermint extract is not available, peppermint essence or oil can be used sparingly.
- Store the slice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a nuttier version, consider adding chopped nuts to the base mixture.
- Make sure to cool the base thoroughly before adding the chocolate topping to prevent melting or mixing.
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