Continental slice

5 Method Steps

Step 1

Grease an 18 x 28cm slice pan and line with baking paper.

Step 2

Combine the butter, sugar and cocoa in a saucepan and stir over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Stir in the egg and vanilla, then cook, stirring, for a further 1 min. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the biscuit crumbs, coconut and walnuts, then stir in melted butter mixture. Press firmly over the base of prepared slice pan. Chill until firm.

Step 4

Meanwhile, to make the filling, using an electric mixer, cream butter until pale. In a separate bowl, sift the icing sugar and custard powder together. Add to creamed butter, alternating with the hot water. Spread over base. Chill until firm.

Step 5

Next, to make the topping, stir chocolate and Copha in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill until firm. Cut into squares to serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.