No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Fridge Cake 1769573678651 Ylid
A rich, crunchy, and decadent chocolate dessert made with crushed tea biscuits and a silky cocoa ganache that sets perfectly in the refrigerator.

Total
20 min
Prep
20 min
Serves
12
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Recipe serves 12
Ingredients
- 400 grams Digestive biscuits or Rich Tea biscuits
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Golden syrup or honey
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 25 grams Cocoa powder
- 50 grams Walnuts or pecans, chopped(optional)
- 50 grams Glace cherries, halved(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8-inch square baking tin with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- 2
Break the biscuits by hand into a large mixing bowl, aiming for a mix of small crumbs and bite-sized chunks.
- 3
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, golden syrup, and cocoa powder together until smooth.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until fully melted and glossy.
- 5
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, then fold in the crushed biscuits, nuts, and cherries until everything is thoroughly coated in chocolate.
- 6
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to create an even, compact layer.
- 7
Place the tin in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm.
- 8
Once set, lift the cake out using the parchment paper and slice into squares with a warm knife.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
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