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Aussie Crunch – Chocolate Coconut Slice

04/12/2020 (Last Updated: 10/12/2020)

Caramelised crunchy snack heaven! Aussie Crunch is actually a British recipe for a decadent chocolate coconut slice with crushed cornflakes. Super quick prep, easy to batch and freeze!

Stack of chocolate coconut slice called Aussie crunch.

Why We Love This

Just like chester squares, chocolate concrete or Scottish tablet, this is a classic retro treat guaranteed to bring a hit of nostalgia.

The flavour in this Aussie crunch is like a combination between honey joys and chocolate crackles. It reminds us of being kids and eating all the sweet things from school fetes or going to our grandma’s and gorging on scones or coffee scroll biscuits.

We love the quick prep of 5 minutes to get this in the oven. That’s more time to chill with a cup of tea while it bakes away! We also love the creamy chocolate topping that offsets against the crunchy base so well!

Related: Homemade Biscoff Spread / Weetbix Cake

Close up of chocolate coconut crunch texture and crumb.

What is Aussie Crunch? 

Aussie Crunch, also known as Australian Crunchies or Ozzy Crunch, is a chocolate coconut slice topped with creamy Cadbury chocolate. It’s similar in essence to weetbix slice, with a few different ingredients that set it apart.

Melted butter and golden syrup bind together the crushed cornflakes and coconut for the ultimate crispy yet slightly chewy chocolate slice.

Crazily enough, Aussie crunch is not an Australian recipe, but actually from Northwest England. It’s especially popular in the Bolton area, served anywhere from the school canteen to bakeries and sandwich shops.

If anyone does know how it came by the name of Aussie Crunch – pop it in the comments below. We’re curious, and through all the research, we couldn’t really find a definitive answer.

Aussie crunch is not to be confused with chocolate concrete which is sometimes called chocolate crunch. Chocolate concrete is a drier cake, almost like a brownie and a biscuit, and often served with custard.

What You’ll Need

Only 8 super easy baking ingredients are needed for this recipe, with plenty of substitutions available to make them with what you have in the pantry.

  • Butter – We used salted butter, but you can also use unsalted or margarine.
  • Self Raising Flour – If you don’t have self raising flour, sub with all purpose flour along with 1 tsp of baking powder and ½ tsp of baking soda.
  • Golden Syrup – This gives the slice a real caramelised taste along with the butter. You can also use honey, treacle, brown sugar or molasses as alternatives.
  • Caster Sugar – Any white sugar will work, or you can also use brown sugar.
  • Cornflakes – Crushed cornflakes make up the traditional crunchy base, but you can easily swap them for rice bubbles or weetbix.
Ingredients for Aussie crunch recipe.

Wandercook’s Tips

  • Storage – Keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also cut them up into bite size pieces and freeze them. Perfect for snacks or lunch boxes just when you need it most!
  • Crushing Cornflakes – Use the back of a spoon to crush your cornflakes in a bowl. Or pop them in a bag and crush them up by hand.
  • Triangles – We’ve been told these MUST be cut into triangles, but we won’t tell anyone if you decide to leave them as squares or long slices!
  • Low Heat – Low heat is key, as it helps to melt and bind everything together without burning it.

FAQs

Can I batch or freeze Aussie crunch?

Yes, you can easily double or triple the recipe if needed. We recommend cooking in a few separate baking trays so the slices aren’t too thick. Once cooked, cut them into portions first, then seal in an airtight container and pop in the freezer.

Is Aussie Crunch an Australian recipe?

The origin of Aussie crunch seems to have originated in England, and not Australia.

Two slices of chocolate coconut slice.

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Aussie crunch triangles from Bolton, England.

Aussie Crunch – Chocolate Coconut Slice

Caramelised crunchy snack heaven! Aussie Crunch is actually a British recipe for a decadent chocolate coconut slice with crushed cornflakes. Super quick prep, easy to batch and freeze!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: English
Servings: 12 triangles
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Wandercooks
Cost: $8

Equipment

Ingredients

For the slice base:

For the chocolate top:

  • 1 block milk chocolate 180g

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 180°C / 360°F.
  • Pop a large saucepan on low heat. Add in the butter and melt first. Then pop in your sugar, golden syrup, coconut, cocoa and self-raising flour. Mix well until combined, then add in the crushed cornflakes last and mix again. Finally, pour into a slice tray or glass baking tray 20 x 30 cm / 8 x 12 inches.
    200 g butter, ½ cup caster sugar / superfine sugar, 2 tbsp golden syrup, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup self raising flour, 1.5 tbsp cocoa, 3 cups cornflakes
  • Using the back of a spoon or spatula, press firmly and flatten (especially into the corners) then pop in the oven and bake for around 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Once cooled, break up the chocolate in a bowl and melt in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each session. Once completely melted, layer with a spatula on top of the slice and place in the fridge to set.
    1 block milk chocolate
  • Allow to set for a minimum of 15 minutes, before removing and slicing into squares, triangles or slices, ready to eat straight away or pack for a lunch snack.

Video

YouTube video

Recipe Notes

  • Storage – Keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also cut them up into bite size pieces and freeze them. Perfect for snacks or lunch boxes just when you need it most!
  • Crushing Cornflakes – Use the back of a spoon to crush your cornflakes in a bowl. Or pop them in a bag and crush them up by hand, then pour them in a bowl ready to mix.
  • Triangles – We’ve been told these MUST be cut into triangles, but we won’t tell anyone if you decide to leave them as squares or long slices!
  • Ingredients Notes:
    • Butter – We used salted butter, but you can also use unsalted or margarine.
    • Self Raising Flour – If you don’t have self raising flour, sub with all purpose flour along with 1 tsp of baking powder and ½ tsp of baking soda.
    • Golden Syrup – This gives the slice a real caramelised taste along with the butter. You can also use honey, brown sugar or molasses as alternatives.
    • Caster Sugar – Any white sugar will work, or you can also use brown sugar.
    • Cornflakes – Crushed cornflakes make up the traditional crunchy base, but you can easily swap them for rice bubbles and weetbix.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Aussie Crunch – Chocolate Coconut Slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
275
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
173
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
74
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
542
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Aussie Crunch - Chocolate Coconut Slice

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18 Comments

  • Reply
    Carol
    17/10/2022 at 6:17 pm

    4 stars
    I first made this from a really old good housekeeping cookery book, which I still have but is in a bad (falling to bits) state.
    Brought back good memories

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      18/10/2022 at 12:14 pm

      Great that you could re-create those memories. 🙂

  • Reply
    AliceK
    14/10/2022 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    These were great! My family adored them. The cornflakes make them deliciously crunchy, and they are rich and buttery. One tip – instead of waiting for the crunch to cool before topping with melted chocolate, I just sprinkled the chocolate (I used chocolate chips) on the hot crunch mixture as soon as it came out if the oven. Wait 2-3 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the surface. No extra bowl to wash!

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      18/10/2022 at 12:13 pm

      That’s such as good trick Alice, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you all enjoyed it so much too! 🙂

  • Reply
    Hayley
    08/04/2022 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing so good even with out chocolate on the top 👍

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      11/04/2022 at 4:01 pm

      Good to know Hayley! 😀

  • Reply
    Bec
    11/10/2021 at 12:07 am

    5 stars
    These were great! I’m actually from Bolton and used to have these all the time at school! I’ve still no idea why they’re called Aussie Crunch though 😂 Thanks for the recipe – I’ll definitely be making them again 🙂

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      11/10/2021 at 1:46 pm

      That’s so awesome Bec, so cool you got to grow up with these – we would’ve LOVED them as kids!

  • Reply
    Kath
    04/03/2021 at 9:53 am

    I love making this recipe. My old boss introduced it to me. He used to occasionally put mint icing in between the corn flake /coconut base and chocolate. Delicious either way (my old boss is a chef and baker)

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      04/03/2021 at 3:59 pm

      Hey Kath, thanks for letting us know! Oh that is quite the decadent idea to pop in a layer of mint icing. We’d definitely be keen to give that a go with the next batch. We’ll have to pop it in the notes for others to try!

      • Reply
        Gina
        28/07/2021 at 3:07 am

        Hello there ! can someone confirm the cornflake quantity please – 3 cups is not equal to 90 grams – I am not used to work out the quantities in cups .. thank you , Gina

        • Reply
          Wandercooks
          28/07/2021 at 7:37 am

          Hey Gina, it should be roughly 90g, the cup amount listed is before crushing the cornflakes. Whichever method you prefer (cups or grams) it will work out fine, it doesn’t have to be exact for this recipe. Enjoy! 🙂

  • Reply
    Sylvie
    09/12/2020 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious mix of smooth, crunchy and decadent. Right up my alley! They look seriously good and addictive too!

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      09/12/2020 at 11:18 am

      It really is a good mix. I wish we had them growing up!

  • Reply
    Sarah
    08/12/2020 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    Gosh that looks delicious, how have I never heard of this? I lived in England to for several years. Looks like a great easy no bake dessert 🙂

    • Reply
      Wandercooks
      09/12/2020 at 9:17 am

      Thanks Sarah! Fascinating hey! I think it really is most popular around the Bolton area. Now you’ll just have to make it to test it out hahaha

      • Reply
        Heather
        17/04/2023 at 8:24 pm

        5 stars
        These are delicious but I omitted the coconut!!

        • Reply
          Wandercooks
          18/04/2023 at 2:20 pm

          Oh that’s good to know it still worked without the coconut. Cheers for letting us know!

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