Quick N Easy Hedgehog Slice Recipe

This Aussie classic Hedgehog Slice recipe is incredibly easy and fast, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Everyone has their own twist, but this recipe comes straight from the iconic Australian home economics textbook, *Cookery the Australian Way*. It's so simple, even a high school student can master it! For an extra-thick, decadent slice, simply double the recipe. Get ready for a delicious treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 113.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick N Easy Hedgehog Slice

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How to Make Quick N Easy Hedgehog Slice

  1. Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan/slice tin.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract and coconut until well combined.
  4. Beat in the egg until just incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and glace cherries.
  6. Stir in the crushed biscuit crumbs until the mixture is evenly moist.
  7. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until completely firm.
  9. (Optional) Once firm, ice with chocolate icing or sprinkle with extra shredded coconut.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

18g

Carbs

3g