No-bake chocolate and fig slice

 

Get the kids to lend a hand in assembling these delicious chocolate slices which are filled with dried fruit and nuts.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Makes

about 20 squares

Ingredients

• 2 x 200g pkts Nestle Plaistowe Dark Cooking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream
• 200g Arnott's Marie biscuits, coarsely chopped
• 1 x 375g pkt dessert figs, coarsely chopped
• 1 x 170g pkt craisins (dried cranberries)
• 125g unsalted pistachio kernels

Method

1. Line a 16 x 26cm slab pan with non-stick baking paper, allowing sides to overhang.
2. Combine the chocolate and cream in a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir with a metal spoon until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
3. Add the biscuit, fig, craisins and pistachios to the chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon into prepared tray and use the back of a spoon the press the mixture into the pan and smooth the surface. Place in the fridge for 4-5 hours to chill or until firm. Cut into squares to serve.

Notes

Chocolate tip: Always use a metal spoon to stir chocolate. Plastic and wooden spoons can absorb water and flavours, which can effect the end result. This recipe needs 4-5 hours chilling time.