Chocolate Fudge Slice
Serving size: Serves 10 or more
180g gluten-free dark chocolate, chopped
395g can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
300g gluten-free biscuits, crushed (such as Arnott’s Rice Biscuits)
1/3 cup (50g) slivered almonds or chopped nuts
1/2 cup (100g) dried mixed fruit or chopped dates
1/3 cup (50g) finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup (45g) desiccated coconut
Grease a 19cm x 29cm rectangular slice pan, line with a strip of baking paper to cover base and extend over two opposite sides.
Combine chocolate, condensed milk and sifted cocoa in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 percent) for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chocolate is melted.
Add vanilla, biscuit crumbs, nuts and fruit to bowl; mix well.
Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
Cut into bars before serving.
Suitable to freeze and microwave.