No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Slice
The No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Slice That Never Lasts Long
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about a good chocolate slice. It lives in childhood memories and lunchbox dreams. It also resides in well-worn handwritten recipes passed from one kitchen to another. And when it’s a no-bake chocolate fudge slice made with crushed biscuits, you know it will be sweet. It will be simple and irresistibly moreish.
This is one of those recipes that’s almost too easy to be believed. No oven, no complicated steps, and definitely no fancy ingredients. Just a few pantry staples, a bit of stirring, and a little time in the fridge. And just like that, you’ve got a tray of something rich, chocolatey, and ready to win hearts.
What I love most is how flexible it is. You can dress it up or down depending on what you have on hand. Swap in gluten-free biscuits to make it coeliac-friendly. Stir through some chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even mini marshmallows if you’re feeling adventurous. Or keep it classic — just rich fudge and biscuit chunks in every bite.
It’s also a perfect “get-the-kids-involved” kind of treat. Crushing biscuits is oddly satisfying. It’s a great way to get out some energy. There’s always someone willing to lick the spoon. Plus, with no baking involved, it’s a low-stress way to spend time in the kitchen together.
I usually make this when we need something quick for a picnic. It’s perfect for a sweet plate at a get-together or just because it’s Thursday and we deserve it. It keeps well in the fridge. I’ll be honest — it rarely lasts more than a couple of days in our house. One slice leads to another, and before you know it… gone.
If you’re looking for a quick and comforting chocolate treat, this no-bake fudge slice is perfect. It brings maximum reward with minimum effort and might just be your new favourite. It’s simple, satisfying, and a little bit magic.
Other Recipes and Links
Here is the video showing me making the No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Slice Two Baking Recipes For My Grand Daughter’s Play Date
We also made the famous Edmonds Cook Book Banana Cake Recipe, which can also be found here https://edmondscooking.co.nz/recipes/cakes/banana-cake/
Chocolate Fudge Slice
Ingredients
- 2 packets (500g) superwine biscuits, crushed or similar (plain sweet biscuits)
- 250 g butter melted
- ½ c white sugar
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder heaped tbsp
- 1 tbsp vanilla essence
Chocolate Icing
- 75 g butter softened
- 1½ c icing sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- desiccated coconut to sprinkle over icing (optional)
Instructions
- Crush biscuits in a zip lock bag (double bag) with a rolling pin until the biscuit reaches a mixture of bigger chunks and finer crumbs.
- Place butter, cocoa powder, sugar and vanilla into a pot. Melt over medium heat, stirring consistently, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and add in the crushed biscuits, stirring to combine.
- Line a square slice tin with baking paper.
- Press the mixture into the slice tin, making sure the top is level. Place into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and cool before icing.
- For the icing: sift icing sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Mix in the softened butter and milk. Beat together until light and fluffy.
- Spread the icing over the slice and sprinkle over the desiccated coconut (if using).
- Place back into the refrigerator until chilled. Remove and cut into slices. It will keep for up to week stored in an airtight container. Enjoy!
