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Miriam's Hedgehog Slice

This recipe contains raw egg. Always use the freshest eggs for recipes containing raw egg. If you are at increased risk of the effects of salmonella poisoning please consult your health professional before eating. It is recommended that any dish containing raw eggs be stored in the fridge and consumed within 24 hours.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Sweet Things
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 125 g unsalted butter, chopped 4 oz
  • 115 g caster sugar ½ cup
  • 3 tablespoons best quality cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 egg
  • 250 g Marie or Digestive biscuits (cookies) broken into pieces
  • 1 cup marshmallows chopped
ICING (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons best quality cocoa powder (unsweetened)

Method
 

  1. Line a medium loaf tin with baking paper.
  2. Combine the butter, sugar and cocoa in a medium saucepan until melted together. Cool slightly, add the egg and stir through. Add the biscuits and marshmallows and stir through.
  3. Press into the tin and place in the fridge until set.
  4. When set, cut into small squares. Can serve un-iced or ice with chocolate icing.