Bounty Slice
A no-bake slice of coconut and condensed milk set in the fridge and topped with dark chocolate. Sixteen servings in 2 hours 20 minutes.
Storing and Planning Ahead
Keeps in the fridge in an airtight tin for up to 1 week.
How to Make Bounty Slice
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Line a 20 cm square tin with paper. Mix the coconut and condensed milk to a thick paste.
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Press it firmly into the tin and chill for 2 hours until firm.
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Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil, spread over the top and chill for 30 minutes more.
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Cut into 16 squares with a hot knife.
Tips for Success
- Press the base firmly.
- Chill until completely firm.
- Cut with a hot knife.
- Cut small pieces.
Some Background
Condensed milk is the binder, coconut is the body and chocolate is the lid. There is no oven and no cooking, only mixing and chilling.
Stir the desiccated coconut into the condensed milk until it forms a thick, sticky mass. It should hold when pressed between your fingers; if it crumbles, add a spoon more condensed milk.
Press it firmly into a lined tin, using the back of a spoon or a flat glass to get an even, compact layer. Pressure matters: a loosely packed slice crumbles when cut.
Chill for 2 hours, until completely firm, then pour over the melted chocolate and spread it evenly. Chill again for 30 minutes to set the top. Cut with a hot knife, wiping it between slices. A cold knife cracks the chocolate. Cut small, since the slice is very sweet. Use sweetened condensed milk rather than evaporated milk, which will not bind the coconut.
Good Alongside
Black coffee · Pot of tea · Fresh fruit · Vanilla ice cream
Quick Answers
How long does Bounty Slice take to make?
About 15 minutes of hands-on work — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking — plus 2 hours 30 minutes of chilling, so allow 2 hours 45 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 16.
What are the key tips for making Bounty Slice?
Press the base firmly. Chill until completely firm. Cut with a hot knife. Cut small pieces.
What should I serve with Bounty Slice?
Black coffee; Pot of tea; Fresh fruit; Vanilla ice cream.
How should Bounty Slice be stored?
Keeps in the fridge in an airtight tin for up to 1 week.
Is Bounty Slice suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Bounty Slice Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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