Name: Apricot choc-aroon slice
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar; 1/4 cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour; 1 1/3 cup (105g) shredded coconut; 1/2 cup (80g) finely chopped dried apricots; 90 gram (3 ounces) milk eating chocolate, grated coarsely; 1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds; 90 gram (3 ounces) milk eating chocolate, melted

Ingredients

3 egg whites

1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar

1/4 cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour

1 1/3 cup (105g) shredded coconut

1/2 cup (80g) finely chopped dried apricots

90 gram (3 ounces) milk eating chocolate, grated coarsely

1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds

90 gram (3 ounces) milk eating chocolate, melted

Method

1.Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. Grease 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular pan; line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm (2 inches) over sides.

2.Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar, beating until sugar dissolves. Fold in sifted flour, coconut, apricot and grated chocolate.

3.Spread mixture into pan; bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle slice with nuts, press down gently; bake about 30 minutes or until browned lightly. Cool slice in pan.

4.Drizzle slice with melted chocolate; stand at room temperature until set before cutting.

Store slice in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Note

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