No-Bake Chocolate Hedgehog Slice with Digestive Biscuits
A nostalgic Australian no-bake treat combining chocolate, crushed digestive biscuits, and coconut for a dense, fudgy slice. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers dark chocolate, butter, sweetened condensed milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 200 g, chopped dark chocolate
- 100 g butter
- 395 g (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 200 g, roughly crushed digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 200 g chopped dark chocolate and 100 g butter together, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 395 g sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Step 4: Add 200 g roughly crushed digestive biscuits, 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the chocolate mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly with the back of a spatula to create an even layer.
- Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Step 7: Use the parchment overhang to lift the slice from the pan and cut into 16 squares before serving chilled.







