Monique Tait
Mar 23, 2024. 1 min read
Food
30 Easy Chocolate Slab Creations Both You and Your Kids Will Love
Easter is around the corner, so what better way to enjoy it than with creative and fun chocolate slab recipes? These recipes are delicious and perfect for engaging your little ones in the kitchen, allowing them to express their favourite flavours, creativity, and uncontrollable sugar high for the remainder of the day.
From simple and easy-to-make slabs to mouthwatering flavour combinations, we've got you covered with these tempting chocolate slab recipe ideas. And don't worry, we've got some adult favourites at the bottom for you too!
First off, you need to make the chocolatey base.
Making your own chocolatey slab base:
Step 1
Grease a large baking tray and line it with baking paper. Place approximately 400 grams of your favourite chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir until melted and smooth.
Step 2
Spread the chocolate in a roughly 5mm-thick layer over the prepared tray. For alternative chocolate melting methods, check out Best Recipes!
Step 3
Once you have your melted chocolate, it's time to add your favourite ingredients, and you can add as much or as little as you like! Obviously, your children will have a ridiculous idea of what to include already, but here are our suggestions to get the ball rolling. And don't worry, we've added a few adult favourites at the bottom for you to enjoy too!
Here are your ready-to-go recipes:
Cookie Monster Chocolate Slab
Ingredients:
400g white chocolate
Crushed chocolate chip cookies
Mini marshmallows
Candy eyes
Instructions:
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl
Pour the melted chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it out evenly
Sprinkle crushed chocolate chip cookies and mini marshmallows over the chocolate slab
Place candy eyes on top of the marshmallows to create adorable cookie monsters
Gently press the toppings into the chocolate
Allow the chocolate slab to cool and harden completely before breaking it into cookie-filled delights
Peanut Butter Pretzel Crunch
Ingredients:
400g dark chocolate
Smooth peanut butter
Pretzels (broken into pieces)
Crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions:
Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl
Pour the melted chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it out evenly
Drop spoonfuls of smooth peanut butter onto the melted chocolate
Use a toothpick or a skewer to swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate, creating a marbled effect
Sprinkle broken pretzel pieces and crushed peanuts over the slab, pressing them gently into the chocolate
Allow the chocolate slab to cool and harden completely before breaking it into crunchy, delicious chunks
Rainbow Delight Chocolate Slab
Ingredients:
400g white chocolate
Food colouring (assorted colours)
Assorted sprinkles
Instructions:
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl
Divide the melted chocolate into smaller bowls
Add different food colours to each bowl of melted chocolate, creating a vibrant assortment
Pour the coloured chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating swirls and patterns
Sprinkle assorted sprinkles on top for an extra pop of fun
Allow the chocolate slab to cool and harden completely before breaking it into pieces
Fruity Surprise
Ingredients:
400g of white chocolate
Assorted dried fruits (e.g., dried strawberries, blueberries, and apricots)
Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until silky smooth
Spread the melted chocolate evenly onto a parchment-lined baking tray
Sprinkle the dried fruits and chopped nuts (if using) over the chocolate, gently pressing them down
Refrigerate until firm
Break into irregular pieces, and let your kids discover the fruity surprises in each bite!
Mint Chocolate Dream
Ingredients:
400g dark chocolate
1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
Green food colouring (optional)
Mini chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions:
Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth
Stir in the peppermint extract and green food colouring (if desired) to achieve a minty hue
Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined baking tray or silicone mould
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top for added crunch and decoration
Refrigerate until set
Break into pieces and indulge in the refreshing combination of mint and chocolate!
Some inspiration for your own DIY slab recipes:
Biscuit
Arnott's TimTams: Have you got a biscuit lover? Combine all three TimTam biscuits to give you are milk, white and dark crunchy sensation
ANZAC Biscuits: Add a bit of nostalgia to your slabs and crumble in some timeless ANZAC biscuits
Chocolate Chip Cookies: Create the ultimate crunchy cookie dough supreme
Traditional
Mint: Mint slices, Peppermint Crisp, After Eights, Mint Aero! Plenty of refreshing minty flavours to choose from
Orange: Terry's Chocolate Orange, Jaffas or a sprinkle of orange oil with some cookie crunch will do the trick
Raisins or dried berries
Nuts (hazelnut is always a top choice)
Sweet Treats
Colour chewy sweeties
Popcorn
Marshmallow
Toffee
Family Favourites
Eton Mess (white chocolate, strawberry flavouring, red food colouring, dried berries, meringue)
Sticky Toffee (dates, toffee, sponge cake, caramel sauce)
Rocky Road (marshmallows & digestive biscuits)
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Themed
Christmas colours or character-shaped chocolates
Easter bunnies and chocolate eggs. Why not try an egg-shaped base?
Birthday – add your child's name, candles or a message
Dinosaur or Rainbow Unicorn themed treats
Adult
Baileys and Biscuits
Tequila Rose and White Chocolate
Fancy Truffles
Kahlua or Tia Maria and Lotus Biscuits
After Dinner Mints
Chilli and Dark Chocolate
Chai Latte and Crispies
The world of chocolate slab recipes is brimming with endless possibilities. From the richness of hazelnuts to the zest of tropical fruits and the warmth of chai spices, you can experiment with a range of flavours and textures to create your perfect indulgence.
So, gather your little chefs, the ingredients, let your imagination run wild, and embark on a delicious adventure into the realm of chocolate slabs. Embrace the joy of culinary creativity and treat yourself to these decadent delights that will leave you craving more.
Monique Tait
Mothering . Wife . Founder . Chicken Wing Aficionado .
When she's not scouring the city for the best fried chicken joint, she's busy being a parenting superhero, starting with her new toy swapping app called Sassybae. Because let's be real, what better way to show your love for your kids than by swapping out their old toys for new ones? Monique is on a mission to make parenting easier, one wing and one toy at a time.
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