One of the most popular desserts, jelly slices are a treat that anyone can enjoy. They have several key ingredients: Condensed milk, Red jelly, Biscuit base, and cream layer. The key is to know how to combine each one to create the perfect jelly slice. You can also customize the recipe by adding different types of jelly, or by substituting different types of jam.
Biscuit base
The Biscuit Base Jelly Slice recipe calls for a layer of condensed milk and a biscuit base. It can be made with a variety of biscuits such as arrowroot biscuits or butternut snap cookies. To make the biscuit base, first finely pulverize the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter. Next, add condensed milk and lemon juice. Mix well. After a few minutes, pour the gelatine solution over the biscuit base. Refrigerate the slice for at least 3 hours before serving.
Then, spread the condensed milk layer on top of the biscuit base. Refrigerate the slice for two to three hours or overnight. When the slice is set, you can remove it from the tin by running a knife around the edges. Once it’s cool, add the jelly layer.
While the second layer is chilling, make the jelly. First, melt the gelatine in the water. After that, whisk in the cold water. Allow to cool for 30 minutes or an hour. Once the gelatine is set, you can cut it into squares or rectangles. After this, you can fill the slices with strawberry jelly.
Before assembling the slices, you should line a slice tin with baking paper, allowing the paper to hang over the sides. Next, pour the jelly into the tin. If you want a festive slice, you can sprinkle with colored sprinkles. Just be sure not to freeze the slices!
Crushing the biscuits can be done in two ways: either by hand or using a food processor. Alternatively, you can use a metal spoon to press the biscuits into the base of the slice tin. In either case, the melted butter should be added and the crushed biscuit mixture should be combined thoroughly.
A classic Jelly Slice has three layers: a crushed biscuit base, a sweetened condensed milk filling, and a jelly on top. The slices are popular in Australia and New Zealand.
Cream layer
A jelly slice is a great way to celebrate the festive season. This recipe has layers of jelly that you can make with different flavors. If you’re making it for Christmas, you can use festive sprinkles on top or mix them in with the white layer. Before making this recipe, check the ingredients for allergens and nutritional information.
When making the jelly layer, follow the instructions on the package. Be sure to use half the amount of water. After that, allow the jelly to cool completely before pouring it over the cream cheese layer. After pouring the jelly, allow the slice to chill for at least three hours before cutting. This will help the layer set properly.
If you prefer a different flavor, use different jelly crystals and make sure you have enough cold water. When the second layer is set, you can cut it into squares or rectangles. You can also heat the gelatine powder in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then, combine the remaining water with sugar and strawberry juice. The gelatine will soften and become a thicker, firmer texture. This helps your slice hold its shape when you cut it.
If you would like to make your jelly slice more festive, add berries to the middle layer. Fresh berries add a tart-sweet note to the lemon filling, and you can even use blackberries if you want. Using fresh berries is recommended since frozen berries will leak juice into the mixture.
Prepare the jelly crystal topping after the filling has set. Jelly crystals are made by mixing flavored gelatin with water. Most jelly crystals come with full directions, but you can reduce the water to half if necessary. Lemon or raspberry flavor is a popular choice. Pour the topping over the filling, then place the slice in the refrigerator to chill. This step is important since it’s easy to spill the topping layer.
Before making the cream layer, prepare the biscuit base. To make the biscuit layer, you can use a food processor to crush the biscuits. Next, prepare the gelatine mixture by mixing gelatine with 1/2 cup of boiling water. After that, pour the mixture into the baking tray. Let it set for about an hour or two. When it reaches room temperature, you can pour the jelly layer over it.
