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Close up of a slice of no bake marshmallow slice that has a chocolate top with a peanut butter design on top. The marshmallow has textures running through it.
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No-bake Marshmallow Slice - Keke Māngohe Tunu-kore

A delicious no-bake slice with light marshmallow or cheats nougat, flavoured with toasted coconut, chocolate and flavours of your choice.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 24 pieces

Equipment

  • 1 sugar candy thermometer
  • 1 x 20 cm square baking tin with 3 -4 cm high sides.

Ingredients

The Biscuit Base - Te Paparanga Pihikete

  • 125 g pihikete tiakarete (chocolate biscuits - I use Oreos but any store bought cookies work)
  • ½ C (45 g) kokonati pūtī (coconut)
  • 60 g pata kua rewaina (melted butter) or hinu kokonati kua rewaina (melted coconut oil)

The Nougat - Te Tāhungahunga

  • 2 kahu hēki (egg whites, size 6 eggs)
  • ½ teaspoon kirīmi tāta (cream of tartar)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon paura tetepe
  • 2 tablespoon wai (water)
  • ¾ C (70 g) kokonati (coconut)
  • ¾ C (165 g) huka one (caster sugar)
  • ¼ C (65 ml) wai (water)
  • ¼ teaspoon tote (salt, fine)
  • 1 tablespoon wanira (vanilla)

Fold ins (these can be changed according to what you like)

  • ⅔ C (100 g) pīnati kua tapahia (chopped peanuts, dry roasted)
  • ½ C (65 g) karanipere kua tapahia (chopped cranberries)
  • ¼ C (65 g) pata pīnati (peanut butter, add more if you want)

The Chocolate Layer - Te Paparanga Tiakarete

  • 140 g tiakarete parauri (dark chocolate, 50%)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon noni (oil)

Peanut Butter Decoration - Whakarākei Pata Pīnati (optional)

  • ¼ C (65 g) pata pīnati māeneene (smooth peanut butter, optional for decoration)

Instructions

Prepare the Tin:

  • Prepare a 20 cm square baking tin with baking paper.

Process the Biscuits:

  • Add the pihikete tiakarete (chocolate biscuits) and kokonati (coconut) in to the tāwhirowhiro (food processor). Turn it in to a fine crumb.
    If you don't have a food processor you can crush the biscuits in a mortar and pestle or with a rolling pin.

Mix in the Butter:

  • Add the pata kua rewaina (melted butter) or hinu kokonati kua rewaina (melted coconut oil) and process for 30 seconds.

Press the Base in to the Tin:

  • Add the crumb to the prepared baking tin and press the mixture in as firmly as it can go.
  • Chill it in the fridge while you make the māngohe (marshmallow).

Bloom the Gelatine:

  • Add the paura tetepe (gelatine powder) and wai (water) in to a heatproof cup.
    Stir until combined and leave for 5 minutes to bloom.

Toast the Coconut:

  • Add the kokonati (coconut) to a pot or frying pan and toast over medium heat until golden.
    You can skip the toasting part if you don't want but it does add beautiful flavour.
  • Remove it from heat and add to a plate to cool slightly.

Prepare the Egg Whites:

  • Add the kahu hēki (egg white) and kirīmi tāta (cream of tartar) to a heatproof bowl.
  • Whip them on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and set it aside.

Make the Sugar Syrup:

  • Add huka one (caster sugar), tote (salt) and wai (water) to a pot.
  • Boil over high heat until it reaches 140 °C.

Melt the Bloomed Gelatine:

  • As the sugar syrup is heating up, melt the bloomed gelatine in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Combine the Egg Whites and Sugar Syrup:

  • Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the whipped meringue and whip on high for a minute or so.
  • Then pour in the melted gelatine as you continue to whip for 5-7 minutes.
    Add in the wanira around the three minute mark.

Mix all the Ingredients together:

  • Once the meringue has stiff peaks, fold in the kokonati (coconut), pīnati (peanuts) and karanipere (cranberries).
    Then fold through the pata pīnati (peanut butter).

Add the Mixture to the Tin:

  • Pour the māngohe (marshmallow) on top of the cooled base and refrigerate for 15 minutes to start the setting process.

Prepare the Chocolate Topping:

  • Chop the tiakarete parauri (dark chocolate) in to chunks.
  • Add the chopped tiakarete (chocolate) and noni (oil) in to a small pot.
    Gently melt it on the stove over super low heat as you gently stir. 
    This can also be melted in a heat proof bowl in the microwave, heating for 20 seconds and stirring after each time until just melted.
  • Once it is smooth, pour it gently over the slightly chilled slice.
    Give the tin a shake to smooth out the chocolate. 

Add the Peanut Butter Decoration (Optional)

  • Immediately (before the chocolate sets), pipe dots of the pata pīnati (peanut butter) in little lines all over the slice. It is easiest in a piping bag with a small star tip.
  • Once you have added all the dots, gently drag a kebab stick through each one to create a simple design.
  • Again, this is just an option. You can leave the slice with plain chocolate or sprinkle it with chopped nuts or freeze dried fruit too.

Refrigerate:

  • Set in the fridge for an hour or so.

Store the Slice:

  • Keep this slice stored in the fridge in a sealed container.
    It will last for up to a week this way.