No Bake Chocolate Mint Slices
When making the no bake slices it is advisable to allow each layer to cool completely before adding the next, to prevent them from blending together. You can even do one or two layers the day before if it makes life easier.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
Ingredients
- For the base:
125g soft butter
40g cocoa powder, sieved
30g golden caster sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
300g shortcake biscuits, crushed
For the soft mint layer:
2 tbsp cream
50g soft butter
1 tsp peppermint essence
1 1/2 tbsp of custard powder
120g of icing sugar
For the top layer:
180g dark chocolate, broken into small even sized pieces
50g soft butter
Method
Line an 8-inch square tin with parchment.
To make the base heat the chocolate, cocoa powder and sugar over a low heat until melted and combined. Set aside to cool slightly and then whisk in the egg. Stir in the crushed biscuits and scoop into your prepared tin. Flaten it down and place into the fridge to cool completely.
Whisk the cream, butter, mint and custard until light and fluffy. Add in the icing sugar until combined. Spread this over the cooled base and again place it back into the fridge to cool completely.
Melt the chocolate and butter over a saucepan of simmering water, then spread it over the cooled mint layer.
Allow to chill in the fridge and then slice into whatever size squares you wish. These are best stored in the fridge until you are ready to serve them.
