Hedgehog Slice
A chocolate, nut and biscuit slice that's been loved for generations in Australia.
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 172kcal
Equipment
- 1 slice tin (18 x 28cm approx)
Ingredients
- 250 grams Marie Biscuits (or any other plain, sweet biscuit)
- 125 grams butter
- 125 grams caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 tablespoons coconut
Icing
- 230 grams chocolate, milk or dark
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grease a slice tin and line with baking paper, leaving excess on the sides to lift out slice once set.
- Crush half of the biscuits in a processor or chopper to reach a fine breadcrumb consistency. Place into a mixing bowl.
- Break up the other half of the biscuits into small pieces with your hands. Aim for pieces no larger than the size of a postage stamp. Place into the mixing bowl.
- Place sugar and butter into a medium saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until the butter melts. Increase heat and bring mixture to the boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the walnuts, vanilla, coconut and cocoa to the saucepan and stir to combine. Add the egg and quickly stir through until combined.
- Return saucepan to low-medium heat and bring to the boil again. Cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture into the mixing bowl with the crushed biscuits.
- Stir well until mixture is well combined.
- Pour mixture into slice tin and press into tin evenly using the back of a dessert spoon.
- Place chocolate and vegetable oil into a microwave-proof bowl and place in microwave for 20 second bursts, stirring between each burst, until chocolate is melted.
- Pour chocolate over top of slice.
- Place into fridge to set for at least a few hours.
- Once set, remove the slice from the tin and cut into squares using a sharp knife.
Notes
Storing: Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it should last up to 5 days. It can be frozen for up to a few months if wrapped well prior to freezing.
Nutrition: The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg