Chocolate Hedgehog Slice - No Bake!
Try this beloved Australian bakery sweet - Hedgehog slice. Full of crushed biscuits, nuts, coconut and cocoa, this is one super simple no bake treat with only 10 minutes prep!
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 294kcal
Cost $8
Ingredients
- 250 g arrowroot biscuits 8.8 oz, sub coffee biscuits
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts 60 g / 2.1 oz
- 1/3 cup desiccated coconut 30 g / 1 oz
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder 15 g / 0.5 oz
- 170 g butter 6 oz
- 1/2 tin condensed milk 200 g / 7 oz
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 block Cadbury milk chocolate 180 g / 6.3 oz
Optional garnish:
- icing sugar
- maraschino or glacé cherries whole or quartered for each piece of slice
Instructions
- Place ¼ of the biscuits in their bag, leaving the remaining ¾ aside. Loosely twist the top to close. Use a rolling pin to crush the biscuits, then pour into a large mixing bowl. It’s fine to have some bigger chunks left.250 g arrowroot biscuits
- Repeat in ¼ portions until all biscuits are crushed, then place the mixed nuts in the biscuit bag and crush again before adding to the bowl.1/2 cup mixed nuts
- Add the desiccated coconut and unsweetened cocoa, then give the dry ingredients a good mix.1/3 cup desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Heat butter for 30 seconds in the microwave. Pour in the condensed milk and vanilla essence, giving it a stir until loosely mixed, then microwave for a further 30 seconds.170 g butter, 1/2 tin condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and combine using a wooden spoon. Make sure there are no dry areas left.
- Line a square baking tin with baking paper and pour in the biscuit mixture. Press out firmly with the back of a spoon until packed down and flat.
- Break up the milk chocolate into small squares into a small mixing bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring each time, for around 1-2 minutes or until completely melted.1 block Cadbury milk chocolate
- Pour the melted chocolate over the biscuit base and use a spatula or spoon to smooth out the top.
- Place in the fridge to set for 1-2 hours before slicing.
- Optional: Once set, sprinkle with icing sugar and decorate with maraschino or glacé cherries.
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Notes
- Work Quickly - The chocolate will harden almost immediately, so be ready to stir it through quickly!
- Different Sizes - You can cut your slice into bite size pieces to make it go further, or larger squares if you're wanting a full sized dessert or take them to a school fundraiser or fair.
- Storage - Slice first, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or pop in the freezer for up to a couple of months!
- Garnishes - You can leave the top of the slice as plain chocolate, or top with icing sugar and cherries, hundreds and thousands or sprinkles, desiccated or shredded coconut or crushed chocolate biscuits such as Tim tams or Nestle Mint Crisp.
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Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg