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Cherry Ripe Slice

A delightful blend of chewy coconut, bright cherries, and glossy chocolate, perfect for potlucks or a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 250 g chocolate biscuits
  • 100 g butter, melted
Filling
  • 395 g sweetened condensed milk
  • 255 g desiccated coconut
  • 100 g glacé cherries
  • 50 g glacé cherries, chopped
  • Pink/red food colouring (optional)
Topping
  • 250 g dark chocolate Use a good-quality for shiny finish
  • 1 tbs coconut oil Helps with chocolate sheen
  • 2 pieces Cherry Ripe bars, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the chocolate biscuits and mix with the melted butter.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into a lined tin to form the base.
  3. In a bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and glacé cherries, adding the coloring if using, until well combined.
  4. Stir through the extra chopped glacé cherries, then press the mixture over the biscuit base.
Topping
  1. Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil, pour it over the filling, and smooth it out.
  2. Sprinkle the chopped Cherry Ripe bars on top.
Chilling
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
  2. Once set, slice into squares.

Notes

Press both layers firmly for clean slices, let the slice sit at room temperature for 15–20 mins before cutting, and use a warm knife to avoid cracking the chocolate. It freezes beautifully.