Showstopper Slice recipes?

[Nomsie]

Hi,
Well, silly me told my Mother yesterday that I will cook a few slices for my Dad's 60th and Brothers 21st combined birthday this saturday.

My family are renowned cooks (and eaters), and this being my first time to cook for them without mothers supervision, I want to impress.

So this is a callout for

Your scrumptious, but not too pretentious slice recipes!:chef:

I always find simplicity is the key, so no over the top things, I have also just gone back to work, so I don't want to be rushing around town trying to find eye of newt or something! :laughing:

TIA! :D Nomsie

[lucycrystal]

oh my, mars bar slice cannot fail and is soooo simple, i also have a great lemon slice and hedgehog slice.

pm if your interested!!!

they are all easy no fail :yelclap:

[Milk_Monkey]

oooh, i second the mars bar slice!!!

Was it just sweet, or did you want savoury options too?

[Nomsie]

I hadn't considered savory, go for it! Feel free to post recipes in here, caring is sharing!

[Nomsie]

A lady at my work last year used to make a killer choc and apricot slice... anyone have the recipe for this while I am on the subject? :detective:

[TuesdaysPrincess]

Oh please post recipes here! I would love to know some great slice recipes!

[mummajuice]

I have a recipe that my MIL makes. It's kinda like a caramel slice on a biscuit base with a coconut top (similar to that on strwaberry shortcake).

Let me know if you want that one.

:D

[Milk_Monkey]

i'll try to remember to post a few for you tomorrow when i get a chance to type them up.

[Mariposa]

Zucchini sllice is just as nice :D

2 grated zucchini's
1 medium carrot grated
1 cup of mozarella cheese
1 cup of self raising flour - sifted
5 eggs - lightly beaten (add salt & pepper to taste)
I onion diced (cook for a few minutes)

Combine zucchini, carrot, cheese, onion in a bowl, sift the SR flour in. Add eggs. Combine all ingredients

I use a pyrex casserole dish (easier lined with baking paper). Bake at 180deg for approx 40-45 mins. (longer if needed- pending on your oven!)

I also added diced tomatoes the other day and it was a hit!

Bon appetit!:chef:

[InSaneOne]

my mum has a great slice that she makes for tuckshop that all the kids love.

it is mainly weetbix and butter and tastes scummy. let me know if you want the recipe and i will ask her for it.

[Nex]

This one knocked me over when I had it. It's sinfully delicious.

Only takes about 10 mins to make too!

Easy Caramel Slice

1 large pkt Scotch finger biscuits
2 tins caramel top n fill (next to the condensed milk in the supermarket)
1 carton double cream
lots of grated chocolate. 1 50g bar.

Leave biscuits to stale slightly (or dip them in baileys, Frangelico is pretty good too)
Line Lamington tin with baking paper
line bottom with dipped biscuits
Top with both tins of caramel
Spread double cream on top
sprinkle with grated chocolate.

This is one of the best caramel slices I have ever tasted!

[M O P]

I make a surprise slice-
a heart attack waiting to happen with each bite but so, so worth it!

I'll get back to you tomorrow with the recipe though (:sleeping:)

[DivinelySophistimicated]

MARS BAR SLICE!

4 mars bars
a block of cooking choc
3 cups of rice bubbles


melt the bars bars slowly in a bowl over a boiling pot, once melted, add rice bubbles...stir through.
Press into a slice dish.
Melt chocolate and drizzle over top. Put in fridge to set...EASY!!!

OR

PASTA-BACON AND EGG SLICE

2 packets of Continental pasta packs- I use carbonara or alfredo
3 eggs
4 rashers of bacon

Cook the pasta according to packs. Line a dish with the cooked pasta.
Fry off some diced bacon- You could even use readily chopped form deli.
Mix bacon with some eggs. Whisk it slightly.
Pour over the top of pasta base.
Put in oven until the egg is springy then serve or place in fridge to eat cold- yummy either way.

You could also add salta nd pepper to taste or place sliced tomato on top for taste and presentation.

Good Luck!!

[M O P]

here are some others that have always been popular-
and are really easy too!

Choc Mint Rolls

1 pkt Malt biscuits, crushed- (I blitz them in the food processor)
2 tablespoons of cocoa
1 tin of condensed milk
1 pkt of Crown Mints, chopped- (I wrap them in a tea towel and beat them with a meat tenderiser, have heard of people running over them with the car! You need to have really small pieces)

Mix all the ingredients together and roll in to logs. I then roll them in a bit of coconut and leave to set in the fridge. When they are set slice diagonally in to bite size pieces.



Apricot Balls

1 pkt of dried apricots(I think this would be about 250 gms- it's not a huge pkt) finely chopped, I do this in the food processor
1 cup of coconut
1 cup of crushed biscuits, again I do this in food processor
1 tin of condensed milk

Mix all together and form into small, 1 or 2 bite size, balls. Then roll them in coconut. Keep them in the fridge

[SuperWoman]

Hazelnut Slice.:goodvibes:

I make this and it is delicious. Always a fave!

2 packets of arrowroot biscuits
100 gms flaked almonds
150 gms of butter
3/4 tin condensed milk
4 tblspns golden syrup
400 gms hazelnut chocolate (Cadbury)
20 gms copha


Crush biscuits
Add chopped almonds.
Melt on simmer together butter, condensed milk and golden syrup.
Press into slice tin.
Cool in fridge for 1 hour.



While that is cooling melt together chocolate and copha.
Pour over the top and set in fridge.

[MellyMumma]

OMG I should not have read this thread while I'm on a diet!!!!

Sorry I can't think of something to add but when I do I'll be sure to post!!!

Go Nomsie!!!! I'm sure you'll be the hit of the food table!!! :laughing:

[Milk_Monkey]

Here are a few ideas for you for savoury

Zucchini Slice

375g grated zucchini
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 rashers of finely chipped bacon
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup self raising flour
½ cup canola oil
5 eggs
Salt and pepper.

1. Combine zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese and sifted flour
2. Mix in the oil and eggs and season with salt and pepper
3. Pour into a well greased lamington tin or similar and bake in moderate oven for 30 - 40 minutes or until brown.



Or you can make a sort of quiche slice
line a tin with puff pastry.
Then wisk together some eggs and cream/milk
Add in your choice of ham, chicken, cheese, any veg olives, tomatoes (fresh or sundried), spinache, pre-cooked pumpkin, feta, broccoli, your choices are limited only by your imagination.
Pour into the pastry base and bake.
When its cooked you can slice into squares.



Or, while technically not a slice, you could do pastry scrolls.
You get a sheet of puff pastry, and put your toppings on. Then you roll up and slice so you get little scrolled up circles. Brush with egg/milk mix and bake til browned.
Always a hit. Try putting sausage mixture in the middle to make a fancy version of sausage rolls.

[M O P]

Surprise Slice

part 1
4 cups Cornflakes
1/2 cup coconut
2 tb spoons cocoa
1 small cup icing sugar
250gm copha

Melt the copha and mix in to the dry ingredients.
Put half the mixture in to a slice tray & refrigerate.
Keep the other half somewhere warm- you'll need it later

part 2
1 tin condensed milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tb spoons golden syrup
60gm margarine

melt together in a saucepan and bring to the boil-
simmer for 1 minute
leave to cool slightly then pour over the set base.

part 3
Once it's set- cover with the remaining half of original mixture and leave to set in fridge.

the caramel filing is yummy!

[amber7]

This recipe is super easy and almost healthy!

Jiffy date bars
1 cup of sugar
3/4 cup self raising flour
2 eggs
375g pitted dry,dates
185g walnut halves
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Preheat oven to 180c
Beat eggs and sugar together well.Stir in flour,dates,walnuts and vanilla.
Press into lamington tin,lined with greaseproof paper.
Bake in oven for 25 mins,until top is brown.
Cut into bars while hot and leave to cool.

yum! :)

[SuperWoman]

Chocolate Crunchie Slice :goodvibes:

200g plain arrowroot biscuits, crushed
1/2 cup coconut
2 Violet Crumble bars or Crunchie Bars, crushed
1 can condensed milk
200g block milk chocolate, melted

In a bowl, mix together the crushed biscuits, coconut, condensed milk and crushed Violet Crumble bars.
When well combined, press into lined slice tray.
Spread melted chocolate over the top.
When par-set, cut slice into portions.

It's easier to slice when the chocolate isn't set hard.

[Ruby Slippers]

(ruby slippers wipes drool from her mouth as she is trying to eat right ) :laughing:

[TeenyT]

Hi,
I always find simplicity is the key, so no over the top things, I have also just gone back to work, so I don't want to be rushing around town trying to find eye of newt or something!

Hey, what's wrong with Eye of Newt slice huh????? :p

Sour cream and apple slice is easy and looks good.

Mix 1 packet vanilla cake mix, 1 cup dessicated coconut and 125g butter (melted) together. Spread into a lamington tin and bake in a 180 degree for 10 mins. Remove from oven and cool.
Spread 1 tin of pie apples/3 chopped and steamed apple pieces over base and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon and sugar.
Beat 1 egg, add 1 sm carton of sour cream and combine well. Spread over apple mixture and sprinkle top with cinnamon & sugar to decorate. Place in refridgerator to set.

Vanilla slice made with 2 sheets of puff pastry, your own special custard and icing on top always goes down well too.

[MoOaNdLiTtLePoPpEt]

Chocolate Crunchie Slice :goodvibes:

200g plain arrowroot biscuits, crushed
1/2 cup coconut
2 Violet Crumble bars or Crunchie Bars, crushed
1 can condensed milk
200g block milk chocolate, melted

In a bowl, mix together the crushed biscuits, coconut, condensed milk and crushed Violet Crumble bars.
When well combined, press into lined slice tray.
Spread melted chocolate over the top.
When par-set, cut slice into portions.

It's easier to slice when the chocolate isn't set hard.

could you use caramel condensed milk???

[butterflymagic]

hi i stumbled on a couple of no bake slice that were really yummy

canadian nanaimo slice
base:
125g butter
1/4 cup caster suger
1/4 cup cocoa
1 egg(59g)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
250gram plain sweet biscuits finely crushed
1 cup dessicated coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

topping:
2 tablespoons custard powder
90grams butter softened
2 cups icing sugar sifted
base:
grease 20cm x 30cm pan and line with baking paper.
combine butter, caster suger and cocoa in small pan, stir over low heat until smooth.
remove from heat cool slightly, then stir in egg and vanilla.
place biscuit crumbs, coconut and nuts in a bowl
stir in melted butter mixture and mix ingredients until moistened
press firmly over base of prepared pan and refridgerate until firm(about 30-45 min)

topping:
blend custard powderto a smooth paste with 2 tablespoons of warm water
beat butter in a bowl with electric mixer until creamy, then add icing sugar and custard paste.
beat on low speed until all ingredients combine then increase speed until mixture is light and fluffy.
spread over biscuit base, return to fridge until firm
cut into squares
makes about 36 squares.

[butterflymagic]

and heres the other one

lemon slice
base:
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
100grams butter
200grams granita(or any plain sweet biscuit) biscuits
1 cup desicated cocnut
1 lemon rind, finely grated(optional)
topping:
2cups icing sugar, sifted
40grams butter, softened
1 lemon, juiced

base:
grease and line a lamington tin.
place condensed milk and butter in a small pan over medium heat.
cook, stirring for 4 to 5 min or until butter melts.
place biscuits in a food processor and process to fine bread crumbs.
combine crumbs and coconut and 2teaspoons of the lemon rind in a bowl
add hot butter mixture and stir until well combined
press mixture into prepared tin and refridgerate for 11/2 hours or until firm

topping:
place icing sugar, butter and 21/2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a bowl beat until smooth, spread over base and refridgerate until firm (about 30min) cut into pieces and serve
makes about 12 squares

[Nomsie]

Oh yum :chef:

Thanks so much, I am actually looking forward to cooking some of these! Now I am all excited, and I don't even need to cook until Friday! It's only Tuesday! :laughing:

And Teeny... my god, eye of toad I can handle, but Newt? No thanks... :barf:

[SuperWoman]

could you use caramel condensed milk???

Don't see why not. It would be even more delicious!! YUMMY!!:D