South African Marshmallow Dessert
Indulge in the sweet, creamy delight of South African Marshmallow Dessert, a no-bake confection that's as easy to make as it is irresistible. This crowd-pleasing treat features a buttery digestive biscuit base topped with a luscious mixture of mini marshmallows, desiccated coconut, condensed milk, and fragrant vanilla extract. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this dessert is the perfect solution for busy schedules or last-minute gatherings. Once chilled, the dessert is sliced into neat squares, making it ideal for serving at parties, potlucks, or as a family-favorite after-dinner treat. Bursting with chewy, creamy, and coconut-infused goodness, this South African classic is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams digestive biscuits
- 100 grams butter
- 200 grams mini marshmallows
- 50 grams desiccated coconut
- 400 grams condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Start by preparing the base layer. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl. Mix the melted butter with the biscuit crumbs until evenly combined.
Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of a greased or parchment-lined 20cm (8-inch) square baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to smooth it out and ensure it is compact. Set this aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, desiccated coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Spread the marshmallow mixture evenly over the biscuit base, pressing down gently with a spatula to create a smooth and even layer.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to set properly.
Once set, remove the dessert from the baking dish and cut it into squares using a sharp knife. Clean the knife between cuts for neat edges.
Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet and creamy South African treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.0 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.6 g | 463% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2509 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.1 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1325 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*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.
