Berry Forest Slice
Once spring arrives, we all have itching feet to get the barbecue out and entertain. Invitations to the neighbours for a few chops and beverages seem appealing as we get out of winter mode. But you can’t turn up empty handed. If you are like me, you always like to take something despite being told ‘just bring yourselves’. This slice is perfect for that occasion. Great to have as a sweet treat at the end of the night, and any leftovers can be left at your host’s house to munch on the following day. Words & Photos Philippa Cameron.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Serving 24 Slices
Ingredients
- 1 packet malt biscuits (250 grams)
- 1 packet vanilla wine biscuits (250 grams)
- 1 can condensed milk (395 grams)
- 125 grams butter
- 3 tbsp cocoa
- 2 blocks Whittaker’s Berry Forest Chocolate (2 x 250 grams)
Instructions
- Line a 23cm x 33cm rectangular tin (9 x 13 inches)
- Crush both packets of biscuits into a fine crumb and mix together in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter and condensed milk over a low heat until combined. Keep stirring to avoid the mixture burning.
- Once melted, sift in the cocoa and combine.
- Pour the liquid over the biscuits and combine until all the biscuit crumbs are coated.
- Press into your prepared tin, using the back of a spoon to smooth the mixture out to create an even surface. Refrigerate until set.
- Once set, place the chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and allow the chocolate to melt.
- Pour the chocolate over the biscuit base and spread evenly. Place back into the refrigerator to set.
- Once set, use a hot knife to cut the slice into 24 even pieces.
- Store in an airtight container or tin in a cool place.
Philippa Cameron is the station cook on her husband’s family farm, Ōtemātātā Station in the Waitaki Valley; and the mother to two beautiful daughters who will be the sixth generation to treasure this sparse and beautiful high country environment. Alongside cooking and running her successful social media business what’s for smoko she has published two books, A High Country Life and Winter Warmers.
