Recipes

Peppermint Slice

Here’s how to make it…

Ingredients:

  • 500g icing sugar
  • 300g bourbon biscuits
  • 300g dark chocolate
  • 150g dairy free butter
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • A drop of green food colouring
  • A drizzle of sunflower oil

Method:

  • Line a 20 x 20cm tin with baking paper and set to one side
  • Add the bourbon biscuits to a food processor. Process until a fine crumb is formed
  • Add the dairy free butter to a pan. Simmer on a medium heat until the butter has melted
  • Add the bourbon biscuits and melted butter to a large bowl and stir to combine
  • Spread the bourbon biscuit mixture evenly across the base of the tin. Press down to create a dense, compact layer
  • Put the tin in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the bourbon biscuit mixture is firm
  • Add the icing sugar to a large bowl. Gradually stir in 1-2 tbsp of water to create a thick but spreadable paste
  • Add the peppermint extract and green food colouring then stir to combine
  • Spread the paste evenly on top of the bourbon biscuit mixture
  • Put the tin in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the paste has set
  • Add the dark chocolate and sunflower oil to a bain-marie. Simmer on a medium heat until the chocolate has melted
  • Spread the melted chocolate and sunflower oil mixture evenly on top of the paste
  • Put the tin in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the chocolate has set
  • Warm a sharp knife in a jug of boiling water before slicing and serving to prevent the chocolate layer from cracking

This recipe serves 9.