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Peppermint Crisp Tart - The Original

Peppermint Crisp Tart is a true South African icon - simple, indulgent and oh-so nostalgic!

Prep Time
20 mins
Fridge time:
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 361 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South African

Ingredients

  • 2 packets Tennis biscuits you may not use all of them
  • 4 bars Peppermint Crisp (49-gram bars) total of circa 200g
  • 2 tins caramelised condensed milk like Nestle Treat
  • 250 millilitre double cream or whipping cream, Orley whip etc. Fridge-cold.

Instructions

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  1. Arrange a layer of Tennis biscuits in the bottom of your dish. Break a few into smaller pieces to fill any gaps - no need for perfection as the filling will cover it.
  2. Use a sharp knife to chop the Peppermint Crisp bars into small pieces. Leave a few larger chunks for decoration later, it adds some interest to the tart.
  3. Scrape every last bit of caramel out of the tins into a large bowl - it tends to stick to the sides and you don’t want to miss a single drop! Whisk it (or use a fork) until smooth and lump-free.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the fridge-cold cream to soft peaks using an electric hand mixer.
  5. Add the whipped cream and two-thirds of the chopped Peppermint Crisp to the caramel.
  6. Beat with an electric hand mixer until thick and creamy, with soft trails left by the whisk.
  7. Spoon half the creamy mixture onto the Tennis biscuit base and smooth it to the edges.
  8. Arrange another layer of Tennis biscuits over the filling, again filling any gaps with smaller pieces.
  9. Gently spoon the remaining mixture over the biscuits and smooth it to the edges with the back of a spoon. Create swirls for a dreamy look, if you like.
  10. Chill the tart for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the biscuits to soak up the cream and the flavours to develop beautifully.
  11. Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining Peppermint Crisp over the top. Dig in and enjoy!

Notes

  • **See the blog post for alternatives outside South Africa for Peppermint Crisp and Nestle Treat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 462IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 462IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.