Name: Florentine slice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 200 gram dark chocolate, chopped, plus 50g extra, melted; 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cup cornflakes; 1 cup flaked almonds; 100 gram packet glace cherries, halved; 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts; 1/2 cup sultanas; 1/4 cup currants; 1 tablespoon mixed peel

Florentine slice

Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate - the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

Makes 30 Item

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

Ingredients

200 gram dark chocolate, chopped, plus 50g extra, melted

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, at room temperature

1 1/2 cup cornflakes

1 cup flaked almonds

100 gram packet glace cherries, halved

1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

1/2 cup sultanas

1/4 cup currants

1 tablespoon mixed peel

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line an 18 x 28cm slab pan with foil. Spray lightly with oil.

2.Melt chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until set.

3.Combine all remaining ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix well to coat with condensed milk.

4.Spread evenly over chocolate base. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool. Drizzle with chocolate before cutting into triangles.

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