Description
Aussie Crunch – Chocolate Coconut Slice is a classic Australian treat featuring a crunchy base made with butter, golden syrup, desiccated coconut, cocoa, crushed cornflakes, and self-raising flour, topped with a rich layer of melted Cadbury milk chocolate. Perfect as a snack or lunchbox treat, this easy-to-make slice combines caramelized sweetness with chocolatey indulgence.
Ingredients
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Slice Base
- 200 g salted butter
- 1/2 cup caster sugar (100 g)
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (80 g)
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes (90 g)
- 1 cup self raising flour (150 g)
- 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
Chocolate Top
- 1 block Cadbury milk chocolate (180 g)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 180°C / 360°F to ensure it reaches the correct temperature by the time your slice base mixture is ready.
- Melt and Mix: Place a large saucepan over low heat and add the butter to melt. Once melted, stir in caster sugar, golden syrup, desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, and self-raising flour. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Add Cornflakes: Gently fold in the crushed cornflakes, mixing until evenly incorporated into the mixture.
- Press and Bake: Transfer the mixture into a 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 inch) slice or glass baking tray. Using the back of a spoon or spatula, press firmly, especially into the corners, to create an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.
- Cool: Remove the slice base from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Melt Chocolate: Break the milk chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until smooth and fully melted.
- Top and Set: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the cooled slice base using a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set firmly.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, cut the slice into desired shapes such as squares, triangles, or long slices. Serve immediately or pack as a convenient snack.
Notes
- Storage – Keep the slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or cut into bite-sized pieces and freeze for longer storage. Ideal for snacks or lunch boxes.
- Crushing Cornflakes – Crush cornflakes using the back of a spoon in a bowl or place them in a bag and crush by hand before adding to the mixture.
- Shape – Traditionally cut into triangles, but feel free to leave them as squares or long slices based on preference.
- Butter – Salted butter is recommended but unsalted butter or margarine can be used as alternatives.
- Self-Raising Flour Substitute – If unavailable, substitute with all-purpose flour combined with 1 tsp baking powder and ½ tsp baking soda.
- Golden Syrup Alternatives – Can substitute with honey, brown sugar, or molasses for a similar caramelized flavor.
- Caster Sugar Alternatives – White sugar or brown sugar can be used successfully.
- Cornflakes Substitutes – Rice bubbles or crushed weetbix are good alternatives for the crunchy base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triangle
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 173 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
