Cherry Chocolate Slice
Course: Dessert
A sweet little treat of coconut, cherry and chocolate, perfect for dessert or your cherry ripe slice cravings.
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Ingredients
Cherry Base
- 500 g frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup caster sugar 100 g
- 4 Scoop A Shape It
- 3/4 tsp ThickPlus 2.8 g
Choc Coconut Topping
- 60 g dark (70% cocoa) chocolate
- 240 g thickened cream
- 40 g icing sugar
- 2 Scoop A Shape It
- 3 tsp coconut essence
Instructions
Cherry Base
- Line a 12 cm X 27 cm loaf tin with cling film or baking paper.
- Place all ingredients, except ThickPlus, in a food processor and puree, scraping down sides as required.
- Transfer to a saucepan, bring to the boil over medium heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour back into the food processor and blend in the ThickPlus until thick and smooth.
- Pour immediately into the prepared tin, press cling film lightly over the surface and refrigerate until set before preparing the chocolate.
Choc Coconut Topping
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over low-medium heat, stirring continuously, then simmer gently while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Pour evenly over the cherry layer, cover with cling film and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
To Serve
- Turn out onto a cutting board, portion as desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature.