Cherry Ripe Slice
Makes 24 pieces
Base:
150g unsalted butter
1/2C brown sugar
1 1/2C plain flour
1tsp baking powder
Filling:
3C desiccated coconut
395g can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
250g red glace cherries, chopped
Topping:
250g dark chocolate, chopped
75g unsalted butter
1. Heat your oven to 180C, grease and line the base and sides of a 3cm deep (the deeper the better! My slice almost didn't fit into my 3cm deep tin), 16.5cm x 26cm slab pan. Combine butter & brown sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Sift over plain flour & baking powder and stir to combine. Firmly press mixture into the base of pan with the back of a metal spoon and bake for 15 minutes or until light golden.
3. Combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk & eggs and mix well. Add cherries and stir through gently. Spoon mixture over warm base and bake for 18 minutes or until light golden brown and firm to touch. Allow to cool completely.
4. Microwave chocolate & butter in 1 minute bursts until completely melted and smooth. Pour over slice and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set.
5. Slice into squares and serve.
(Adapted from: Super Food Ideas Magazine, Issue 80 - April 2007)
