Recipe

Apricot choc-aroon slice

These tasty macaroon-like bars are great for the lunchbox.

Dec 31, 2010 1:00pm
  • 45 mins cooking
  • Makes 30 Item
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Ingredients

Apricot choc-aroon slice
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 1/3 cup (105g) shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup (80g) finely chopped dried apricots
  • 90 gram (3 ounces) milk eating chocolate, grated coarsely
  • 1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds
  • 90 gram (3 ounces) milk eating chocolate, melted

Method

Apricot choc-aroon slice
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. Grease 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular pan; line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm (2 inches) over sides.
  • 2
    Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar, beating until sugar dissolves. Fold in sifted flour, coconut, apricot and grated chocolate.
  • 3
    Spread mixture into pan; bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle slice with nuts, press down gently; bake about 30 minutes or until browned lightly. Cool slice in pan.
  • 4
    Drizzle slice with melted chocolate; stand at room temperature until set before cutting.

Notes

Store slice in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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