DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Line the base of a 20 x 30 cm dish with a single layer of biscuits.
DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
DESSERT
Peppermint Crisp Tart
No-bake South African peppermint crisp tart: tennis biscuits, caramel and whipped cream layered with grated peppermint chocolate. Serves 10.
Total time20 min
YieldServes 10
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Beat the caramel until smooth. Whip the cream to soft peaks, then fold it into the caramel.
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Step 3
Spread half the caramel cream over the biscuits and sprinkle with a third of the chocolate.
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Step 4
Add another layer of biscuits, the rest of the caramel cream and the rest of the chocolate on top.
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Step 5
Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight, until the biscuits soften.
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Cooking notes
Chill it overnight for the best texture; the biscuits soften like cake.
Keep it in the fridge because of the fresh cream.
Use any peppermint chocolate if you cannot find the classic bar.
Good to know
Yes, it is best made the day before and kept covered in the fridge.
Any plain coconut or butter biscuit works, such as Marie biscuits.
It is best fresh. The cream can go grainy when frozen and thawed.
About this recipe
Peppermint crisp tart is one of South Africa’s favourite desserts: no oven needed, just biscuits, caramel, cream and peppermint chocolate, layered and chilled until it sets.
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