Chocolate Coconut Slice
A delightful no-bake treat combining rich chocolate and coconut flavors, perfect for parties and indulgence.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 250 g Plain chocolate biscuits Approximately 9 oz
- 125 g Butter, melted Approximately 4.4 oz
Coconut Filling
- 4 cups Desiccated coconut Approximately 320g
- 395 g NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk Approximately 14 oz
- 200 g Coles glace cherries, quartered About 3.5 oz each, use two packets
- 125 g Copha, melted Approximately 4.4 oz
- several drops Rose pink food colouring
Chocolate Topping
- 1.5 cups NESTLÉ BAKERS' CHOICE Dark Choc Melts, melted Approximately 8 oz
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease an 18cm x 28cm slice pan and line with baking paper, extending above the edges.
- Crush the chocolate biscuits in a food processor until fine.
- Mix in the melted butter until combined.
- Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the base of the prepared pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Coconut Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, quartered glace cherries, and melted copha.
- Add a few drops of rose pink food coloring and mix well.
- Spread the coconut mixture over the chilled biscuit base and press down evenly.
- Return to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Finishing Touch
- Spread the melted dark chocolate over the top of the coconut layer.
- Allow to set in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Once set, remove from the pan, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For serving, present on a stylish platter, garnished with extra cherries or coconut. Pairs well with coffee or cold milk. For parties, use toothpicks for easy serving.