The no-bake South African classic: layers of soft Tennis biscuits and caramel cream under a blanket of grated mint chocolate.
Every family gathering seems to have one of these on the dessert table. It takes 20 minutes to put together, needs no oven, and gets better the longer it sits in the fridge.
Whip the cream to soft-firm peaks before folding in the caramel. Underwhipped cream gives you a runny tart that will not hold a slice.
The recipe
Whip the cream to soft-firm peaks.
Beat the caramel in a separate bowl until smooth, then fold in the cream. Fold in three-quarters of the grated chocolate.
Lay a single layer of biscuits in the base of the dish and spread with half the caramel cream. Repeat with another layer of biscuits and the rest of the cream.
Top with the remaining chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until the biscuits have softened.
Where to trust your instinct
Time in the fridge. Overnight is best: the biscuits soften into a cake-like layer. After only 2 hours they still crunch.
Tennis biscuits contain wheat and Peppermint Crisp is not certified gluten-free, so this is not suitable for coeliacs.
Make up to 2 days ahead.
Keeps for 3 days, covered, in the fridge.
Approximate values, calculated per serving. Fibre 1 g · Sodium 170 mg.
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