Chocolate Peppermint Slice

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SLICE

There aren’t too many people, I imagine, who don’t absolutely love the pairing of chocolate and peppermint. I still recall a time when foil-wrapped After Dinner Mints were the treat of choice after a fancy dinner and while we kids weren’t all that enamoured with the flavour combination, the adults simply adored them.

I have to confess that it’s taken me a while to cotton on to the choc-mint combo, despite the fact it’s found its way into a large array of goodies, including the New Zealand fave – Chocolate Peppermint Slice. The afore-mentioned has been around for donkey’s years and is readily found in cafes, yet I rarely have it and have never made it… Strangely enough though, it was the first thing that popped into my mind when I volunteered to bring ‘a plate’ for a work-place birthday celebration.

My question now, having made it, is why on earth haven’t I made it before now?! From its delicious chocolate cake-like base, to its creamy, dreamy minty centre, to the blanket of chocolate on top, it’s beyond scrumptious. And, obviously everybody at work thought so too, as they were scoffed down pretty darn quickly.

I borrowed from two recipes – the base and topping come from New Zealand’s Chelsea Sugar, while the filling comes from New Zealand’s Countdown. The best of both worlds…

There’s nothing else to say other than… if you love mint and chocolate, you’re gonna LOVE this slice. But hey, if you’re not all that fussed about mint, try another essence instead – the classic pairing of orange would work a treat. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SLICE

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SLICE

This slice is the perfect holiday treat – it's got a rich chocolatey base, a creamy peppermint filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. Basically, it's everything nice about peppermint bark in slice form. And the best part? You don't need any fancy skills to make it. So whip up a batch for your next holiday party or anytime you need a sweet pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 28 Servings
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the base:

  • 2/3 cup gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten

For the filling:

  • 3.5 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 7 oz icing sugar, (confectioner's sugar), sifted
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp cream, unwhipped
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp peppermint essence (to taste)

For the topping:

  • 5.2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tsp coconut or vegetable oil

Instructions
 

For the base:

  • Preheat oven to 180ºC (360ºF). Grease and line base of a 28cm x 18cm (11 x 7 inch) slice tin, or similar sized tray.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and cocoa into a bowl and stir with a whisk to combine. Add ground almonds, coconut, caster sugar, butter and egg. Mix until combined. Press evenly into prepared pan and bake for 20 mins. Set aside to cool completely.

For the filling:

  • To make the filling, cream the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Lightly beat in the cream and peppermint essence until just combined. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled base.

For the topping:

  • Combine chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until melted and smooth. Pour the hot chocolate over the peppermint layer, spreading with a off-set spatula (it looks nice if you create wavy patterns in the chocolate).
  • Refrigerate till set. Cut into even slices.

Notes

It can be a bit difficult cutting the slice, as the chocolate tends to crack. To avoid this, you can either score the chocolate lightly just before it sets firmly, and then slice it properly once set. Or, once it’s set you can bring the slice out of the fridge for about 10 minutes (i.e. take the chill off) before slicing with a warmed, dry knife (clean the knife after each cut).

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate Peppermint
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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    These look delicious! ?

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  2. These are on my list. But I do wonder if I’m using essential oils would I use less, I guess add and taste as I go. Yum can’t wait…….

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    • Hi Kirsty. Great to hear they’re on your food bucket list! If using essential oils, make sure you use pure essential oils which are the purest version. As they are extremely potent, you will very likely need only one drop. I’ll be interest to hear how it goes! 🙂

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