Description
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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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 cup caster sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp gelatine powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cinnamon Biscuit Base:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a 16 x 25cm slice pan and line the base with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, coconut, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add melted butter and stir until combined.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes until golden. Let cool.
Dark Hot Chocolate Mousse:
- Melt butter, cocoa, and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in egg yolks. (The mixture may look lumpy but will smooth out when cream is added.)
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold a spoonful of the chocolate mixture into the egg whites, then fold in the rest.
- Fold in whipped cream until fully combined.
- Pour mousse over the cooled biscuit base, smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours until set.
Vanilla Marshmallow:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and gelatine over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Increase heat to medium and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour mixture into a stand mixer and beat on high for 9 minutes until thick, white, and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Spread marshmallow over the set mousse layer, smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate for 4 more hours until firm.
To Serve:
- Heat a knife in hot water, wipe dry, and slice.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg