Description
This No-Bake Black Forest Slice is a decadent, easy-to-make dessert combining a rich chocolate biscuit base with a creamy cherry filling. Perfectly balanced with sweet, tangy cherries and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this slice requires no baking and only a few hours of chilling time for a luscious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuit Base
- 250g digestive biscuits (or any plain biscuits), crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Creamy Filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 1/2 cups canned or fresh cherries, pitted (reserve some for topping)
- 1 tbsp cherry juice (or juice from canned cherries)
Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for topping)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or grated chocolate (for topping)
- Reserved cherries from filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuit Base: In a large bowl, crush the digestive biscuits into small pieces, but not too fine. In another bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with cocoa powder until combined. Pour this chocolate butter mixture over the crushed biscuits and stir thoroughly to coat all the biscuit pieces.
- Press the Base into the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Transfer the biscuit mixture into the pan and press firmly and evenly to create a solid base. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Creamy Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and powdered sugar if using, until smooth and homogeneous. This mixture forms the creamy base of the filling.
- Add the Cherries: Gently fold the pitted cherries and cherry juice into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking the cherries too much to retain texture and flavor bursts in the filling.
- Assemble the Slice: Remove the biscuit base from the refrigerator and pour the creamy cherry filling evenly over it. Use a spatula to spread it out smoothly and cover the biscuit base completely.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled slice for at least 3 hours to allow the filling to set firmly and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Top with Chocolate and Whipped Cream: Once the slice is well set, spread whipped cream over the top, sprinkle with chocolate shavings or grated chocolate, and arrange the reserved cherries as garnish for an attractive and delicious finish.
- Serve: Cut into 12 squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the luscious combination of creamy cherry filling and chocolate biscuit base in every bite!
Notes
- Use good-quality dark cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Greek yogurt will add more tang compared to sour cream in the filling.
- For an extra chocolatey topping, melt the chocolate chips and drizzle them over the whipped cream instead of using them whole.
- Ensure chilling time is sufficient for the filling to firm up properly for clean slicing.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
