Easy Hedgehog Slice

Recipe By:

Western Star

westernstarbutter.com.au [1]

Prep Time:

20 minutes + chilling time

Serves:

Makes:

Classic Australian Hedgehog Slice – a no-bake favourite perfect for any occasion! This easy recipe combines crushed biscuits, rich chocolate, and coconut for a deliciously chewy and crunchy treat. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up this nostalgic slice that's a star treat anytime!

Easy Hedgehog Slice

Ingredients

395g can condensed milk
150g dark chocolate melts
125g Western Star Unsalted Butter, chopped
1 x 250g packet of plain biscuits
2 tbsp cocoa
½ cup desiccated coconut

Method

Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm square pan with baking paper.
Place condensed milk, chocolate melts and butter in a medium saucepan over a low heat and stir until melted. Remove from the heat.
Stir in sifted cocoa and coconut until combined. Set aside for a few minutes to cool.
Meanwhile, break biscuits into smaller pieces with your hands into a large bowl. Add chocolate mixture and mix well until biscuits are well coated.
Spread into prepared pan, pressing biscuits down to smooth the surface. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

Chocolate Topping

Ingredients

180g dark cooking chocolate 45% cocoa, chopped
2 tsp vegetable oil
30g Western Star Unsalted Butter, chopped

Method

Place the chocolate, oil and butter in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir then continue to microwave in 20 second bursts until melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of slice and spread over to cover. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into small squares to serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Tips & Hints

You can use Morning Coffee, Milk Arrowroot, Malt O’ Milk, Marie or Scotch Finger biscuits in this recipe
You can also use a 28c x 18cm rectangular slice pan instead of a square one if preferred
Add a sprinkle of sea salt flakes to enhance the flavours and bring out the sweetness in the chocolate