Cherry Ripe Slice

Method10 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Grease a slice tin (approx 27 x 17cm) and line with baking paper, leaving paper overhanging at sides to assist with removal of slice later.

2. 2

   Step 2: Line bottom of tray with milk coffee biscuits (12), cutting to fit if necessary.

   Uses 12 milk coffee biscuits (or any other plain, sweet biscuits)

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   Step 3: Add coconut, tin of condensed milk, halved glace cherries and 5-6 drops of red food colouring to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine. Mixture should turn pink and hold together well.

   Uses 250 grams desiccated coconut (3 cups) · One 395 g tin sweetened condensed milk · 200 grams red glace cherries · 5–6 drops red food colouring

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   Step 4: Layer mixture on top of biscuits in tray, spreading evenly and pressing down with fingers to create an even layer. Smooth this layer with the back of a spoon.

   Uses Prepared biscuit base in tin · Prepared pink coconut-cherry filling

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   Step 5: Melt milk chocolate (240 grams) in a bowl using 20 second bursts in the microwave. Stir well between bursts.

   Uses 240 grams milk chocolate

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   Step 6: Pour melted chocolate over top of coconut mixture, using a spoon or tilting tray so the chocolate evenly coats the top of the slice.

   Uses Prepared biscuit and coconut-cherry layers · Melted milk chocolate

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   Step 7: If adding the optional drizzle, melt the forty grams dark chocolate (40 g) in a microwave-safe bowl in twenty-second bursts, stirring between bursts until melted.

   Uses 40 g dark chocolate for optional drizzle

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   Step 8: If using the optional melted dark chocolate, drizzle it over the milk-chocolate layer.

   Uses Milk-chocolate-topped assembled slice · Optional melted dark chocolate

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   Step 9: Place into fridge for at least 2 hours.

   Refrigerate slice at least two hours · 120 minUses Assembled chocolate-topped Cherry Ripe slice

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    Step 10: Lift the chilled slice from the tin using the paper edges. Let it stand twenty minutes before cutting into squares with a sharp knife, to reduce chocolate cracking.

    Rest before cutting · 20 minUses Firm refrigerated Cherry Ripe slice