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    Hedgehog Slice

    Published: Jun 15, 2015 · Modified: Feb 18, 2022 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    Looking for the Best Hedgehog Slice recipe? Well you’ve found it and best of all, this Hedgehog Slice recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and requires just SIX ingredients to make! This classic slice recipe is perfect for your next special occasion, cake stall or dessert and it can be made up to three days in advance and then stored in the fridge. Find both regular and Thermomix instructions below.

    Pieces of Hedgehog Slice on a marble tray.

    This classic slice recipe is always a winner every single time that I make it, thanks to the delicious combination of chocolate, biscuits pieces and coconut.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • No Bake – you won’t need to turn on the oven for this recipe.
    • Make Ahead – this slice can be made ahead of time and then stored in the fridge until needed.
    • Perfect for Parties – you will get around 24 pieces from this recipe, perfect for entertaining.
    • Cake Stall Favourite – this classic recipe is just PERFECT for your next cake stall or bake fair!

    Hedgehog Slice Ingredients:

    Please note you will find the full list of ingredients and the method in the recipe card below.

    • Marie Biscuits – you will need two packs for this recipe. You can also use any type of plain biscuit.
    • Cocoa – I recommend using cocoa rather than cacao for this recipe.
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk – I also recommend using regular sweetened condensed milk and not a light or skim version as the slice will not hold together quite as well.
    • Desiccated Coconut – you can use coconut flakes for this recipe, however the consistency will be a little different.
    • Butter – either salted or unsalted butter is fine to use.
    • Milk Chocolate – you can also use dark chocolate to top this slice if you wish.
    Hedgehog Slice ingredients sitting on a marble background.

    How to Make Hedgehog Slice:

    1. Blitz one pack of the biscuits until finely crushed and roughly crush the second pack – you want there to still be some pieces of biscuit remaining.
    2. Melt the butter.
    3. Transfer the biscuits to a large bowl and add the melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut and stir to combine.
    4. Transfer to a prepared lined tin and push down to flatten the surface.
    5. Melt the chocolate and pour over the top of the slice.
    6. Place into the fridge for a minimum of two hours to set.
    7. Once set, slice into pieces and enjoy!
    Collage showing the steps to make Hedgehog Slice.

    Tips for Making the BEST Hedgehog Slice!

    • I like to use a 20cm square cake tin for this recipe to give me thick pieces. You can use an 18 x 28cm slice tray though if you prefer. Please note using a different size/shaped tin will impact the setting time of the slice.
    • You will need two packs of biscuits for this recipe. You can also use any type of plain biscuit.
    • I recommend using cocoa rather than cacao for this recipe.
    • I also recommend using regular sweetened condensed milk and not a light or skim version as the slice will not hold together quite as well.
    • This slice can be topped with dark chocolate if you prefer. You can also add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate which will assist in preventing the chocolate layer from cracking when slicing through.
    • To store, place in an airtight container into the fridge and enjoy within 7 days.
    • This slice is not freezer friendly when topped with chocolate, however you can freeze the un-iced slice for up to two months.
    A piece of hedgehog slice with 4 slices behind it on a marble background.

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    Pieces of Hedgehog Slice on a marble tray.

    Easy Hedgehog Slice

    Lauren
    This easy Hedgehog Slice is super simple and needs just SIX ingredients! Both regular and Thermomix instructions included.
    4.62 from 44 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Slices
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 24 pieces
    Calories 192 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 x 20cm square cake tin

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 grams Marie Biscuits 2 packs
    • 250 grams butter
    • 3 tablespoons cocoa
    • 4 tablespoons desiccated coconut
    • 395 grams sweetened condensed milk
    • 180 grams milk chocolate

    Instructions
     

    • Line a 20cm x 20cm square tin with baking paper. Make sure you leave plenty hanging over the edges to help you remove the slice once it has set.
    • Place one pack of biscuits into a food processor and blitz until finely crushed, add the second pack and blitz again until they have broken into large pieces. Alternatively you can just use a rolling pin to crush your biscuits! Place the crushed biscuits into a large bowl and set aside until needed.
    • Melt the butter using a microwave safe bowl and cooking for 30 second spurts until it has just metled.
    • Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the crushed biscuits and add the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut. Using a large metal spoon, mix until the ingredients are combined. Pour the mixture into your prepared slice tin and flatten the surface with the back of a spoon.
    • Place the milk chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and cook for 30 second spurts (mixing in between) until it's just melted. Pour over the top of the slice and place in the fridge for two hours or until set.

    Thermomix Instructions

    • Line a 20cm x 20cm square cake tin with baking paper, making sure you leave plenty hanging over the edges to help you remove the slice once it’s set.
    • Place one pack of the plain biscuits into your Thermomix Bowl and crush for 3 seconds on speed 4. Add the second pack and crush for a further 3 seconds on speed 4 – use your spatular/ wooden spoon to roughly break up any large biscuits and pour into a separate bowl and set aside until needed.
    • Pour the condensed milk into your Thermomix Bowl and add the butter (3cm pieces) and cocoa. Cook for 2 minutes on 60 degrees speed 1 or until the butter has completely melted.
    • Add the biscuits and coconut to your Thermomix Bowl and mix for 10 seconds on speed 4 REVERSE or until the mixture has combined.
    • Pour the mixture into your prepared slice tin and flatten the surface with the back of a metal spoon.
    • Clean your Thermomix Bowl and make sure it’s completely DRY before adding the chocolate pieces. Cook for 2 minutes on 50 degrees speed 3 or until the chocolate has completely melted.
    • Pour melted chocolate over the top of your slice and place it in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.

    Notes

    • Make sure your baking tin has high sides as this is a BIG slice recipe.
    • I like to use a 20cm square cake tin for this recipe to give me thick pieces. You can use an 18 x 28cm slice tray though if you prefer. Please note using a different size/shaped tin will impact the setting time of the slice.
    • You will need two packs of biscuits for this recipe. You can also use any type of plain biscuit.
    • I recommend using cocoa rather than cacao for this recipe.
    • I also recommend using regular sweetened condensed milk and not a light or skim version as the slice will not hold together quite as well.
    • This slice can be topped with dark chocolate if you prefer. You can also add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate which will assist in preventing the chocolate layer from cracking when slicing through.
    • To store, place in an airtight container into the fridge and enjoy within 7 days.
    • This slice is not freezer friendly when topped with chocolate, however you can freeze the un-iced slice for up to two months.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Best Slice Recipes, Hedgehog Slice, No Bake Slices, Slices, Thermomix Slice Recipes
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    Comments

    1. Rebecca

      November 29, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      How long can the hedgehog slice keep for??

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        December 15, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        I’ve kept it in the fridge for up to one week

        Reply
    2. Eliza

      June 20, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      3 stars
      Tasty end result eventually. Recupe definitely needs to mention to make sure your microwave is not on full watts. High wattage i would say 20second spurts, or turn down your wattage and do 30second spurts. Learnt the hard way and ruined 3bathes of chocolate. You tubed it and explained the watts much better. Bought 1 bath back to something fluid, but definitely not smooth and silky.

      Reply
    3. Priti

      July 04, 2018 at 11:30 pm

      Hi- I have been craving hedgehogs forever and this recipe looks fabulous! Question- is the condensed milk sweetened and what size tin should I purchase for the condensed milk?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        July 13, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        Hi Priti, The condensed milk is sweetened and it comes in either a 395 or 400g tin 🙂

        Reply
    4. berlyse

      February 21, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      THEYB ARE SOO NICE LOL!!

      Reply
    5. Sharon Madeley

      October 24, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Can this be made without coconut?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 25, 2016 at 3:14 pm

        I haven’t tried making it without coconut, it should be ok, you may want to add some extra biscuits though as the coconut does also help keep the mixture together.

        Reply
        • Tanya

          November 27, 2021 at 10:38 am

          Can this hedgehog slice be freezed?

        • Lauren Matheson

          December 15, 2021 at 4:58 pm

          You can freeze it before adding the chocolate layer.

    6. Kere

      September 30, 2015 at 6:22 am

      What is the weight of an average packet of plain biscuits for the hedgehog slice?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 30, 2015 at 9:04 am

        Hi, the packs I used are 250g each. Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
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