Cheaters Jelly Slice Recipes

JELLY SLICE

Steps:

• Line a 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
• Prepare jelly according to the packet instructions and set aside on the bench to cool. Do not place the jelly in the fridge as you don't want it to set just yet.
• Crush the biscuits/cookies in a food processor and place into a separate bowl.
• Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
• Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared tin and then place into the fridge while you prepare the filling.
• Place the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice into a separate bowl. Add the dissolved gelatine mixture (see tips below) and mix using a whisk until completely combined.
• Pour the mixture over the prepared base and place into the fridge until set (approximately 1 hour).
• Gently pour the cooled jelly over the top of the slice and place into the fridge for 5 hours or until set.
• Cut into slices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Line a 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
• Prepare jelly according to the packet instructions and set aside on the bench to cool. Do not place the jelly in the fridge as you don't want it to set just yet.
• Place the butter into the Thermomix bowl and melt for 2 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2. Add the biscuits/cookies and mix for 8 seconds, Speed 8 (you may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl partway through). Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared tin and then place it into the fridge while you prepare the filling.
• Place the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice into a clean Thermomix bowl. Add the dissolved gelatine mixture (see tips below) and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 4.
• Pour the mixture over the prepared base and place into the fridge until set (approximately 1 hour).
• Gently pour the cooled jelly over the top of the slice and place into the fridge for 5 hours or until set.
• Cut into slices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

THE BEST JELLY SLICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Line the base and the sides of a slice tin with baking paper, making sure you leave plenty hanging over the sides.
• Crush the biscuits until they resemble fine breadcrumbs. You can use a rolling pin or food processor.
• Add the melted butter to the crushed biscuits and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into the lined slice tine and press down with the back of a metal spoon and place in the fridge to chill.
• In the meantime, add 2 1/12 teaspoons of gelatine to 3/4 of a cup of boiling water and stir until it has dissolved. Place the condensed milk into a bowl and while whisking, add the dissolved gelatine mixture and the lemon juice. Continue to whisk until mixture is smooth and has combined.
• Remove the set biscuit base from the fridge and pour over the condensed milk layer. Place back in the fridge, until it just begins to start to set - approximately 30 - 45 minutes
• While the slice is chilling, you can make the strawberry jelly as per the packet instructions - adding an extra teaspoon of gelatine. Allow the jelly to cool until it has reached room temperature.
• Remove the slice from the fridge and carefully pour the jelly over the slice and place it back in the fridge to completely set approximately 6 hours - overnight is best.
• Remove the set slice from the fridge and using a hot knife, cut into squares.

CHEATERS JELLY SLICE

Steps:

• 1. Line base and sides of a 3.5cm deep, 16cm x 26cm (base) slab pan with baking paper. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter. Press into base of lined pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
• 2. Dissolve gelatine in hot water, then beat in the tin of condensed milk and juice of 2 lemons.
• 3. Pour filling over base. Refrigerate for a few hours or until set.
• 4. Meanwhile, make jelly, following packet directions but reduce water by a good ½ cup. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour onto filling and refrigerate for a further 3 hours or until jelly is set.
• 5. Cut into small squares to serve.

JELLY (JELLO) SLICE (BAR)

Steps:

• Combine crushed biscuits and butter mixing well; press into greased 30cm X 23cm (12" X 9") pan and refrigerate.
• Combine condensed milk, lemon juice and gelatin mix.
• Mix well and pour over prepared base; refrigerate 2 hours.
• Mix jelly powder and boiling water together, then add cold water.
• Refrigerate until consistency of unbeaten egg white, pour over lemon layer.
• Refrigerate, then cut into squares when set.
• *I prefer a red jelly for this, but any flavour would be OK.

CHEATERS VANILLA SLICES (AUSTRALIAN)

Steps:

• line a lamington tin or even a roasting pan with foil with enough extra to fold back over the top. Dimensions must be in multiples of SAO biscuits; either 3x4 or 4x3.
• place SAO Biscuits in a 3x4 or 4x3 pattern on bottom (if need be use rolled paper to make a 'wall' to hold the edge.
• Pour thickened cream into bowl and pour pack of vanilla instant pudding mix over the top (can add a few drops of vanilla extract or essence for added flavour). Whisk quickly and make sure all powder is dissolved, it thickens quickly.
• pour mix over base of biscuits, spread as evenly as you can.
• place an equal number of SAO biscuits over the filling, pressing down to even it out if need be.
• make a tangy lemon icing with icing sugar, melted marg (about 1 teaspoonful) and enough lemon juice and maybe a little boiling water - spread over the top of the top layer of SAO biscuits then seal with the extra foil left over.
• Leave in fridge overnight.
• take all out of foil and cut each SAO in half plus cut between each biscuit square. Makes 24.
• Tip: must be left overnight, but 24 hours is better.