Transform a packet of chocolate chip biscuits into a velvety chocolate-rich slice packed with crunch.

Ingredients

• 250 grams dark chocolate, chopped
• 250 grams butter, diced
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 250-350 gram packet sweet plain chocolate or chocolate chip biscuits, crushed coarsley
• ¼ cup diced glace cherries
• ¼ cup diced glace papaya, pineapple or raisins
• ½-¾ cup almonds, toasted and coarsley chopped

Method

1. Line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper.
2. In a large microwave-proof bowl, put the chocolate, butter, golden syrup and vanilla essence and heat on high power for 1 minute or until well softened. Stir until all the ingredients have melted.
3. Stir in the biscuits, cherries, papaya or pineapple or raisins and almonds and mix well. Turn into the prepared tin and press down well.
4. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. Serve in small pieces. Keep in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerate.