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Hot Chocolate Slice

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This Hot Chocolate Slice is the ultimate layered dessert! A cinnamon biscuit base is topped with a rich dark hot chocolate mousse and finished with a fluffy vanilla marshmallow layer. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this no-fuss treat is a must-try!

Ingredients

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  1. Cinnamon Biscuit Base:

    • 1 cup self-raising flour
    • ¾ cup desiccated coconut
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 150g melted butter

    Dark Hot Chocolate Mousse:

    • 80g butter
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 300g dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
    • 3 eggs, separated
    • ¼ cup caster sugar
    • 1½ cups cream

    Vanilla Marshmallow:

    1. 1 cup caster sugar
    2. 1 cup water
    3. 1 tbsp gelatine powder
    4. 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Cinnamon Biscuit Base:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease a 16 x 25cm slice pan and line the base with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, coconut, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Add melted butter and stir until combined.
  5. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 12 minutes until golden. Let cool.

Dark Hot Chocolate Mousse:

  1. Melt butter, cocoa, and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly mix in egg yolks. (The mixture may look lumpy but will smooth out when cream is added.)
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold a spoonful of the chocolate mixture into the egg whites, then fold in the rest.
  5. Fold in whipped cream until fully combined.
  6. Pour mousse over the cooled biscuit base, smoothing the top.
  7. Refrigerate for 4 hours until set.

Vanilla Marshmallow:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and gelatine over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
  2. Increase heat to medium and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Pour mixture into a stand mixer and beat on high for 9 minutes until thick, white, and fluffy.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Spread marshmallow over the set mousse layer, smoothing the top.
  6. Refrigerate for 4 more hours until firm.

To Serve:

 

  1. Heat a knife in hot water, wipe dry, and slice.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

Notes

  • Freezing Tip: You can also freeze this Hot Chocolate Slice for up to 1 month. Just let it thaw before serving.

 

  • Serving Suggestion: Add whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.

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