Easy Hedgehog Slice
Rich, fudgy and completely irresistible, old-fashioned hedgehog slice is one of Australia’s favourite no-bake slices! Featuring a seriously chocolatey base made with condensed milk, dark chocolate and coconut, and studded with chunks of crunchy, sweet biscuits. Topped with a thick layer of creamy chocolate, it’s the perfect sweet treat!
Servings: 20
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 250 grams Marie biscuits or Arrowroot, Nice, Milk Coffee or any other plain, sweet tea biscuit
- 100 grams butter at room temperature, cut into cubes
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 150 grams dark chocolate 45% cocoa, broken into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup desiccated coconut finely shredded
- ¼ cup cocoa powder sifted
To top
- 210 grams dark chocolate broken into small pieces
- 50 grams butter room temperature, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Line a 25 x 18cm slice tin with baking paper. Leave the paper overhanging from the sides to easily remove the slice later.
- Break the Marie biscuits into small, 1-2cm pieces by placing them in a bag or bowl and pressing them with the end of a rolling pin.
- Place the butter, condensed milk, dark chocolate pieces and vanilla into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at medium 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Add the coconut, cocoa powder and crushed Marie biscuits to the melted chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
- Using the back of a metal spoon, very firmly press the hedgehog mixture into the prepared slice tin, until firm and flat.
For the top chocolate layer
- Place the dark chocolate pieces and butter into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at medium 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Working quickly, spread the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the slice. If desired, sprinkle some extra coconut or chopped hazelnuts over the top.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours, until set. Once firm, remove the slice from the tin and cut into pieces. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Classic hedgehog slice recipes can sometimes include nuts like hazelnuts or walnuts. ⅓ cup of crushed nuts can be added, if desired. If adding extra fillings, add an additional ¼ cup of condensed milk to the slice mixture. You can also top the chocolate layer with extra coconut, chopped nuts or even some sprinkles.
- Instead of nuts, try adding ⅓ cup of Rice Bubbles, sultanas, dried fruit or your favourite chopped chocolates.
- Don’t overcook the chocolate mixture. Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30-second increments at medium power, stirring in between. When there are only a few small lumps of chocolate left, take it out of the microwave and continue to stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Line the slice tin with baking paper and leave the sides overhanging. The slice mixture is quite sticky before it sets and the paper helps to prevent the slice from sticking to the tin. The excess paper also helps to easily lift the slice from the tin once it has set.
- Don’t break the biscuits too much, larger chunks add texture and look pretty too! Some 1-2cm sized pieces are fine.
- Storage; Keep this slice in the fridge, wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing; Hedgehog slice can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, cut the set slice into individual pieces and place it into an airtight container, separating any layers with baking paper to prevent sticking. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature when you are ready to eat it.
- While the slice can be cut into pieces of desired size, please note that the nutrition information is based on the slice being cut into 20 pieces, with one piece being one serve. The nutritional information is an estimate only and does not take into account any additional toppings or sides served with the slice.
- This recipe is made using Australian cups and spoon measurements. Due to cup sizes varying from country to country, I advise adjusting if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg