Description
No-Bake Peppermint Slice is a layered dessert made with a crunchy chocolate biscuit base, creamy peppermint filling, and glossy chocolate topping. This easy, festive recipe is indulgent yet simple, perfect for holidays, parties, or when you crave a cool minty treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
115g butter, cubed
190g sweetened condensed milk (1/2 tin)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
250g vanilla biscuits (Marie, Arrowroot, Rich Tea, etc.)
1 cup cornflakes (40g) or 3/4 cup desiccated coconut (70g)
3 1/2 cups icing sugar (490g), sifted
50g butter, melted
3 teaspoons peppermint essence
3–4 tablespoons boiling water (plus more if needed)
180g dark or semi-sweet chocolate (50%)
1/2 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
Optional: 50g white chocolate + 1/8 teaspoon oil for swirl
Instructions
- Line a 23cm square pan with baking paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a bowl, melt butter, condensed milk, and cocoa. Stir until smooth. Crush biscuits and mix with cornflakes/coconut. Stir into chocolate mixture. Press into pan and chill.
- For filling: Mix melted butter with peppermint essence. Stir into sifted icing sugar. Add boiling water gradually until thick but spreadable. Spread over base and chill 20 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate in 20-second bursts until smooth. Stir in oil. Pour over filling and spread evenly.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate with oil, drizzle lines, and use a skewer to create a swirl pattern.
- Chill 2–3 hours until set. Slice with a hot, clean knife.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use GF biscuits.
- Dairy-free options: substitute butter, chocolate, and condensed milk.
- Add crushed candy canes for a festive topping.
- Store at room temperature up to 5 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
- Freeze up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
