Christmas Slice
Deck your holiday table with the irresistible charm of this no-bake Christmas Slice, a festive treat bursting with seasonal flavors and textures. Perfectly blending crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits with sweet mixed dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a spiced dark chocolate mixture, this recipe is a holiday favorite for good reason. Infused with warming cinnamon and nutmeg, and crowned with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, each square delivers an indulgent bite of nostalgia and cheer. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and set to chill in the fridge, it’s an easy yet impressive dessert to share at Christmas parties or as a homemade gift. Plus, with no baking required, it’s a stress-free way to delight friends and family during the bustling festive season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 150 grams mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
- 100 grams chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
Place the graham crackers or digestive biscuits in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, mixed dried fruits, and chopped nuts. Set aside.
In a heatproof bowl, add the dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove the bowl from heat.
Stir in the ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg into the melted chocolate mixture.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is well coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to press it down firmly and evenly.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the slice is firm and set.
Once set, remove the slice from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Dust the top with powdered sugar for a festive look.
Cut into 12 squares or bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.9 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.0 g | 525% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1356 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 543.0 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 375.7 g | ||
| Protein | 65.7 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1066 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 35.3 mg | 196% | |
| Potassium | 4287 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
