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Butternut Snap Cookie Custard Slice

A creamy, dreamy dessert that combines the crunch of Arnott's Butternut Snap cookies with a smooth custard and a decadent chocolate layer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1.5 packets 250g packets Arnott's Butternut Snap cookies Or any similar cookie brand
  • 125 g unsalted butter, melted
For the custard filling
  • 300 ml thickened cream
  • 1 and 1/3 cups milk Consider mixing with coconut or almond milk for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 3 units egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup custard powder
For the chocolate layer
  • 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 50 g butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan and line the base and sides with baking paper.
  2. In a food processor, blitz the Arnott's Butternut Snap cookies until finely crushed. Add the melted butter and process until combined. Press the mixture over the base of the prepared pan and refrigerate.
Custard Filling
  1. Combine thickened cream, milk, caster sugar, and vanilla bean paste in a saucepan over low heat until hot but not boiling.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks and custard powder until smooth in a heatproof bowl. Gradually pour in the hot cream mixture while whisking until well combined.
  3. Return to the saucepan and whisk over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil and thickens.
  4. Pour the custard filling over the cookie base. Cover and allow to set in the fridge for about 2 hours or until firm.
Chocolate Layer
  1. Melt together the dark chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring in between.
  2. Once melted, spread the chocolate over the set custard filling and chill again until set.
Serving
  1. Lift the slice from the pan using the baking paper and cut into pieces.

Notes

Serve chilled with whipped cream and cocoa or fresh fruit. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.