Ingredients
– 100 grams puffed rice cereal Provides base texture
– 75 grams desiccated coconut Adds flavor and appearance
– 150 grams chopped mixed dried fruit Contributes sweetness and nutrients
– 100 grams glacé cherries, halved Enhances festive color and taste
– 1 can (395 grams) sweetened condensed milk Serves as a sweet binder
– 50 grams caster sugar Boosts sweetness
– 30 grams butter Aids in melting and cohesion
– 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Provides aromatic flavor
– 50 grams chopped nuts or white chocolate chips Allows for added crunch or variation
Instructions
1-Prepare the dry ingredients: Mix the 100 grams of puffed rice cereal, 75 grams of desiccated coconut, 150 grams of chopped mixed dried fruit, and 100 grams of glacé cherries in a large bowl.
2-Melt the wet ingredients: In a saucepan, gently melt the 30 grams of butter with the 395 grams of sweetened condensed milk and 50 grams of caster sugar over low heat, stirring until smooth and warm.
3-Add flavor: Remove the mixture from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
4-Combine everything: Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
5-Shape and chill: Press the mixture firmly into a lined square tray, about 20×20 cm, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
6-Serve: Once firm, cut into squares and serve, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.
Last Step:
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🍫 For variation, add chopped nuts or white chocolate chips to the mixture.
❄️ Use a lined or non-stick tray for easy removal and cleanup.
🥡 Store finished squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg