Name: Chocolate, cherry and chilli slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 200 gram dark chocolate, chopped; 125 gram butter, chopped; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cup frozen cherries, chopped; 1 cup plain flour, sifted; 1/2 cup almond meal; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; cocoa powder, for dusting

Chocolate, cherry and chilli slice

Sweet, spicy, chocolately and chewy - all in one mouthful. This divine chocolate, cherry and chilli slice will be a real hit with your friends and family. Serve with a hot, creamy coffee or hot chocolate for a decadent afternoon treat.

Makes 20 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

40M

Total

55M

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Ingredients

200 gram dark chocolate, chopped

125 gram butter, chopped

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped

1 1/2 cup frozen cherries, chopped

1 cup plain flour, sifted

1/2 cup almond meal

2 eggs, lightly beaten

cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

1.Preheat oven to 150°C (130°C fan-forced). Lightly grease an 18 x 28cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge.

2.In a small saucepan, combine chocolate, butter, sugar and chilli. Stir over low heat, until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool 10 minutes.

3.Lightly blend in cherries, flour, almond meal and eggs until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan, smoothing top.

4.Bake 35-40 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan. Serve slice in squares, dusted with cocoa powder.

Remember to use good quality eating chocolate for this recipe. Chillies can be omitted if preferred – the slice is still delicious without them.
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