Kirsty is a much loved ThermoFun Club member and she shared recently of the passing of her Nana and she wanted to share with us a living reminder of her inspirational Nana.
Thank you Kirsty. :)
“I have very fond memories of being taught to cook some classic recipes while holidaying with my Nana as a child. One of my most popular requests was Hedgehog. As an adult, I became known for ‘Nana’s Hedgehog’, so much so that my mum made 100 pieces to use as my wedding cake! When my beautiful Nana passed away in April, at the incredible age of 97½ I decided I needed to convert her recipe to the Thermomix so I could regularly make this treat, and be reminded of the many, many happy times I spent in her kitchen. I was pleased to find it is easier in the Thermomix (which of course means we need to make it more often!)
I hope you enjoy this as much as we do in my family and I hope you think of the wonderful cooking influences in your life as you make this recipe.
Kirsty xxx“
Nana's Hedgehog - ThermoFun
Ingredients
- 250g Marie/Arrowroot biscuits
- 100g raw sugar
- 15g cacao
- 125g butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- 140g chocolate melts
- 20g coconut oil
- desiccated coconut to sprinkle
Instructions
- Line a 20cm square tin with baking paper. Allow some overhang to make it easy to remove.
- Place biscuits into TM bowl and chop 4 sec / speed 4 (they are meant to be large chunks). Set aside.
- Place sugar into TM bowl and mill 3 sec / speed 9.
- Add cacao and butter and melt 3 mins / 50°C / speed 2. Check and melt additional 1 min / 50°C / speed 2 if needed (should be a smooth liquid).
- Add egg and mix 10 sec / speed 4.
- Return biscuits to bowl and combine 10 sec / speed 2 / Reverse.
- Press mixture firmly into tin and allow to cool in fridge before melting chocolate on top.
Chocolate topping
- Place chocolate and coconut oil into TM bowl and grate 10 sec / speed 9.
- Scrape down and melt 3 mins / 50°C / speed 1.
- Scrape down and melt for a further 1 min / 50°C / speed 1.
- Pour melted chocolate over hedgehog and allow to set a little (approx. 20 mins) in fridge before sprinkling a handful of coconut on top. Cut into squares when set.
To clean Thermomix bowl:
- Pour a glass of milk into TM bowl and mix 5 sec / speed 8.
- Heat milk 5 mins / 80°C / speed 4.
- Enjoy warm chocolate milk. No wasted chocolate!
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Temika says
They only thing I don’t like is the egg not cooked can I swap with something or not use it
Debra says
I make this all the time but use butternut snap biscuits. Takes it to the next level. Absolutely Divine.
thermofun says
Thanks so much Debra. I’m going to use butternut snap next time I make it! Can’t wait! :)
Rosalie says
Best Hedgehog slice. Have made it 3 times now….my only complaint…. I can’t stop eating it. Thanks for the recipe 😊
thermofun says
lol Rosalie be rest assured if you follow my Dieting Rules all will be ok! ;)
Kylie walker says
Just wondering – is the egg not cooked?
thermofun says
Correct Kylie the egg is not cooked.
SandyB says
This is a really tasty slice and very easy to make. I am off to make it again {but will decrease the sugar} to take to a girlfriend’s place today.
thermofun says
Thank you Sandy – ENJOY! :)
lisa says
hi Kirsty, what could i substitute the coconut oil with?
thermofun says
Hi Lisa, you can sub it with butter. Enjoy! :)
Kirsty says
For anyone wondering, this can be made gluten free by using gluten free arrowroot biscuits (found in the health food aisle of the supermarket). The only change is to increase the biscuits to 300gm, as they are a bit softer so they don’t take up as much of the chocolate sauce as standard biscuits.
My gf 7yo gives it a big tick, and my fussy non-gf 5yo also approves!
thermofun says
Thanks so much Kirsty! That’s great info! :)
Tania says
Have made this a few times already as it’s such a hit. Once again today as part of some Fathers Day goodies giving to the Dads in the family. Thanks to Kirsty, her Nanna and Thermofun for the lovely recipe.
thermofun says
Thanks Tania. Yes I’m sure Kirsty’s Nanna would be very proud of Kirsty for sharing with us all. :)
Emma says
Made Hedgehog Slice for my friend’s birthday bbq the other day. Was a big hit! LittLe Mr 3 loved it too! Thank you! :-)
thermofun says
Thanks Emma. :)
Melinda Clark says
Dying to try this as it looks delish! What type of chocolate did you use ie:% content?
thermofun says
Melinda I normally just use Cadbury cooking chocolate. But it’s really a personal choice what you use. All are yummy! :)
Melinda Clark says
Thank you! Going to make it this afternoon for a picnic!
thermofun says
Enjoy Melinda! :)
Frances says
Looks delicious. One of my little ones is allergic to eggs & peanuts. Is there an ehh substitute that can be substituted?
thermofun says
Hi Frances I haven’t tried it with this recipe, but I do know that bananas and or apple sauce substitute very well for eggs. If you try it please let us know how it goes. :)