Florentine Slice

by Stefany
(Doonside, NSW, Australia.)

This tasty chocolate slice was often made by my sister when I was growing up. The only trouble was - it didn't last long in the family! Once my dad, mum and five brothers took a bite, they were hooked and the slice soon disappeared from the plate.


The recipe has tended to stay in our family and I often make it when we have guests over for afternoon tea.


You will find that it is very easy to make and can store well in the fridge for about a week.


I feel as though the chocolate and cherries really make this slice SO extra yummy! If you are indeed a chocoholic, then you may wish to drizzle some extra chocolate on the slice - it's entirely up to you!


I truly hope you enjoy it!

Florentine Slice Recipe

Serving size: Serves 10 or more
Cuisine type: Traditional
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Course: Dessert


INGREDIENTS


½ cup (100g) glace cherries, halved
½ cup sultanas
½ cup raisins, chopped
100g slivered almonds, toasted*
2 tablespoons mixed peel
2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
1 (395g) tin condensed milk
120g dark chocolate, broken up roughly
40g butter
2 tablespoons cream



METHOD


Preheat oven to 180°C.

Grease and line a 20 x 30cm slice tin.

Combine all ingredients, except chocolate in a medium sized bowl. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Place chocolate, butter and cream in a heatproof dish over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally until smooth.

Drizzle melted chocolate over slice and allow to set. Serve cut into squares.

* Toast almonds by placing in an oven (preheated to 150ºC) for 7-10 minutes.