How do you make Maltesers?

Maltesers are made in two stages. The inner crunchy part is made by making small pellets of a dough like mixture. This is placed in a low pressure container which forces the bubbles in the mixture to expand, making the pellets larger. The pellets are then coated with chocolate and polished.

How to cut caramel slices without the chocolate cracking?

How do you keep chocolate from cracking when cutting? Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the melted chocolate – this makes the chocolate topping slightly softer so it doesn't crack!

What are the ingredients in mini Maltesers?

INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, PALM FAT, COCOA MASS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, LACTOSE, MILK FAT, WHEY PERMEATE (FROM MILK), FULL CREAM MILK POWDER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, DEMINERALISED WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), SHEA FAT, EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN), WHEAT FLOUR, RAISING AGENTS (E341, E500, E501), SALT, WHEAT ...

What ingredients are in Maltesers?

INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, COCOA MASS, PALM FAT, WHEY PERMEATE (MILK), MILK FAT, PALM KERNEL FAT, EMULSIFIERS (SOYA LECITHIN, E492), WHEAT FLOUR, RAISING AGENTS (E341, E500, E501), WHEAT GLUTEN, SWEET WHEY POWDER (MILK), SALT, GLAZING AGENT (PECTINS).

How do you make chocolate soft enough to cut?

I would suggest adding some anhydrous milk fat (AMF) . Adding 2% will start to soften the chocolate, but 4% may be necessary. If you don't have access to AMF (it can be tricky to get hold of) you can substitute ghee (often available from supermarkets or Indian grocers).

What is the easiest way to cut caramels?

The best way to cut the caramels is when they are cold from the fridge . Use a super sharp knife, and mark out your cuts before you make them. I find it easiest to cut the whole pan into strips first with vertical cuts, then make the four horizontal cuts.

How to cut chocolate without melting?

If it's a small job, a slighted heated knife can do the job, just make it sure it's not too hot or wet. For bigger pieces I recommend using heat lamps or a microwave oven to soften the chocolate without melting it.

What are Maltesers called in America?

Well, debate may be a bit of a strong way to describe, but I am a firm Malteaser fan. I may go so far as to say they are my most favourite chocolate treat EVER! So it was interesting to hear that the US had their own version, called Whoppers.

Is it honeycomb inside a Malteser?

Hi Rachel, it is a honeycomb structure rather than actual honeycomb . We hope that settles the debate!

Is the middle of a Malteser honeycomb?

MALTESERS® are irresistibly delicious honeycomb spheres covered in a creamy layer of milk chocolate.

What is a substitute for Maltesers?

Our Moofreesas are the perfect dairy-free and gluten-free answer to your Maltesers cravings. At Moo Free HQ, our team is more than employees; they're family.

Malteser Slice | 10 Minute No-Bake Recipe (2024)

Published: Oct 7, 2019 · Modified: Jan 29, 2023 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 72 Comments

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Our famous no-bake Malteser Slice takes only 10 minutes to prepare... and tastes AMAZING! A chocolate rice bubble base topped with sweet and creamy white chocolate anddecorated with extra Maltesers.

When it comes to our Top 5 Most Popular Slice Recipes, this Malteser Slice is right up there, along with Caramel Slice, Chocolate Coconut Slice, and Mars Bar Slice.They're all quick, easy and delicious!

Malteser Slice Recipe

Everyone loves this recipe because:

it's no-bake (just mix together and chill in the fridge)
it takes just 10 minutes to make
both the base and the topping are full of yummy Maltesers
it's the perfect slice for lunch box treats, morning or afternoon tea, school fetes or fundraisers
it's the ultimate chocoholics recipe!

Ingredients

To make Malteser Slice, you will need:

butter
sweetened condensed milk
cocoa powder
plain sweet biscuits (like Arnott’s Marie biscuits or a plain sugar cookie or butter cookie)
rice bubbles/rice crispies (or any puffed rice)
Maltesers
white chocolate
coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)

*Please scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method

How To Make Malteser Slice

This recipe is as simple as 1,2,3,4...

Step 1: Melt the butter, sweetened condensed milk and cocoa

Step 2: Stir through the crushed biscuits, rice bubbles and chopped Maltesers

Step 3: Press firmly into the tin

Step 4: Pour over the melted white chocolate, top with Maltesers and refrigerate until set

How To Store Malteser Slice

Malteser Slice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month. Note that the rice bubbles will soften over time.

More Malteser Recipes

If you love Maltesers, then you're going to need these yummy recipes in your life!

Chocolate Crackle Malteser Slice
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FAQ

How can I cut this slice neatly?

Use a small, sharp serrated knife to gently score through the chocolate layer and then use a large flat knife to press down through the base. Check out all of my tips for cutting slices in this post.

What are Maltesers?

Maltesers are a brand of malted milk flavoured crispy balls covered in milk chocolate manufactured by Mars. Hershey's brand of Whoppers can be used instead of Maltesers.

Can I make this ahead of time?

This slice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month. If freezing, remove the slice from the freezer the night before you require it and allow it to come to room temperature before serving.
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Malteser Slice

5 from 55 votes

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Course: sweets

Cuisine: Slices

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chilling time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 serves

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Ingredients

▢ 125 g butter
▢ 395 g sweetened condensed milk
▢ 2 tbs cocoa powder
▢ 250 g plain sweet biscuits like Arnotts Marie
▢ 2 cups (60g) rice bubbles
▢ 280 g Maltesers
▢ 200 g white chocolate
▢ 2 tbs coconut oil or vegetable oil/copha, melted (optional)

Instructions

Conventional Method

Line a 18cm X 28cm rectangular baking tray with baking paper.
Melt the butter, condensed milk and cocoa in the microwave on 50% power until melted. Whisk until smooth.
Crush biscuits in a food processor.
Stir the crushed biscuits, rice bubbles and 1 cup halved Maltesers (leave the remaining Maltesers for decorating the top of the slice) through the melted butter/sweeteened condensed milk and cocoa mixture. Mix until completely combined.
Press firmly into tray.
Melt the white chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second bursts (50% power), stirring each time until smooth.Pour over slice.
Press the remaining Maltesers into the chocolate.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Thermomix Method

Line a 18cm X 28cm rectangular baking tray with baking paper.
Place the biscuits into the Thermomix bowl and crush on Speed 8 for 10 seconds. Set aside.
Place the butter, condensed milk and cocoa into the Thermomix bowl and melt on Speed 2, 50 degrees for 3 minutes (or until completely melted).
Add the crushed biscuits, rice bubbles and 1 cup of halved Maltesers.Mix on Reverse Speed 3 for 15 seconds or until completely combined.
Press firmly into tray.
Break the white chocolate into the Thermomix bowl, add the coconut oil and melt on Speed 2, 50 degrees, 3 minutes.
Press the remaining Maltesers into the chocolate.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Maltesers - Maltesers are a brand of malted milk flavoured crispy balls covered in milk chocolate manufactured by Mars. Hershey’s brand of Whoppers can be used instead of Maltesers.

Types Of Cookies To Use:You can use any type of plain sweet cookies for the base (like graham crackers if you’re in the US,Arnott’s Marie biscuits if you’re in Australiaor digestive biscuits).

Rice bubbles -you can use any brand of puffed rice in this recipe (rice bubbles, rice crispies etc).

Equipment -you will need a microwave, stove-top or Thermomix for melting the ingredients. You will also need a food processor, rolling pin or Thermomix to crush the biscuits.

Storing the slice - Malteser Slice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month. Note that the rice bubbles will soften over time.

Cutting the slice - Use a small, sharp serrated knife to gently score through the chocolate layer and then use a large flat knife to press down through the base.

Nutrition

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Leonie Tippett
May 12, 2023 at 4:44 pm

Really delicious, great recipe.
My family will enjoy eating this for our Mothers Day afternoon tea.
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Malteser Slice | 10 Minute No-Bake Recipe (2024)

Malteser Slice Recipe

Ingredients

How To Make Malteser Slice

Step 1: Melt the butter, sweetened condensed milk and cocoa

Step 2: Stir through the crushed biscuits, rice bubbles and chopped Maltesers

Step 3: Press firmly into the tin

Step 4: Pour over the melted white chocolate, top with Maltesers and refrigerate until set

How To Store Malteser Slice

More Malteser Recipes

FAQ

How can I cut this slice neatly?

What are Maltesers?

Can I make this ahead of time?

Malteser Slice

Ingredients

Instructions

Conventional Method

Thermomix Method

Notes

Nutrition

Reader Interactions

Comments

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