White Christmas Slice Recipe (2024)

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A classic White Christmas recipe made with just 6 ingredients - white chocolate, Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, coconut and almonds... all in less than 10 minutes!

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When it comes to classic Christmas recipes, it doesn't get much more old fashioned than this sweet White Christmas recipe made with dried fruit and nuts!It makes the perfect Christmas food gift, or add it to a hamper with our Homemade Baileys Irish Cream, 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake, Christmas Fudge and White Chocolate Rocky Road!

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Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

  1. It makes the perfect foodie gift on it's own or as part of a Christmas hamper
  2. It takes just 10 minutes to make... which means there's no excuse not to whip up a batch (or 5!!!) right NOW!
  3. Only 6 basic ingredients are needed - you might even have them sitting in your pantry
  4. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week
  5. It's a super quick and easy recipe to whip up and have in the fridge for when unexpected visitors arrive!
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The Ingredients For White Christmas

  • white chocolate - because this is the main ingredient in this recipe, it's important to use a good quality white chocolate (such as Cadbury, Whittakers, Hersheys, Lindt or Nestle)... trust me - a good quality chocolate makes ALL the difference!! I recommend using cooking chocolate or chocolate melts as they melt the easiest.
  • dried cranberries - also known as craisins. These can be purchased from the dried fruit section of your supermarket.
  • toasted slivered almonds - you can buy raw slivered almonds and toast them in a frying pan over low heat on the stovetop, or you can purchase pre-toasted slivered almonds.
  • sultanas
  • desiccated coconut - this is a fine coconut that can be purchased in packets from the supermarket.
  • rice bubbles - or you can use any brand of puffed rice such as Rice Krispies.
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10 Minute Melt & Mix Recipe

It couldn't be easier to make this recipe...

Simply melt and white chocolate and stir through the add-ins! Too easy, right!?

Let me walk you through the simple steps:

Step 1 - Melt The Chocolate

You can do this step in the microwave or Thermomix (as per my instructions below) or in a double boiler on the stovetop.

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Step 2 - Add The Remaining Ingredients

Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine until all of the dried fruits, nuts and Rice Bubbles are coated with the melted chocolate.

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Step 3 - Press Into Tin

Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking tin and chill in the fridge.

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White Christmas Recipe Notes

Substitutions

This is an incredibly versatile recipe, so you can change things up to suit your taste preference:

  • toasted slivered almonds can be substituted with pistachios, macadamias or roasted almonds
  • sultanas can be substituted with raisins (or left out if preferred)
  • dried cranberries and sultanas can be substituted with mixed dried fruit
  • you can use any brand of puffed rice in place of the Rice Bubbles

Tips

  • you can melt the chocolate in the microwave (see my tips here), in a Thermomix, or on a double boiler on the stovetop
  • you can make this slice up to 1 week ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge
  • use a good quality white chocolate to get the best possible tasting White Christmas recipe
  • chill the slice in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours (preferably overnight)
  • cut into slices using a small and sharp serrated knife
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FAQ

Can I use dark or milk chocolate?

While White Christmas is traditionally made with white chocolate, you can substitute it with milk or dark chocolate if you prefer.

Can this be added to food hampers at Christmas?

Absolutely! As long as you don't live in a super hot climate, my White Christmas recipe will be fine being stored at room temperature in a hamper.

Can I make this nut-free?

Yes absolutely! Simply omit the almonds and coconut and replace with extra dried fruit.

Can kids make this recipe?

This is a fantastic recipe for kids to make! You will need to assist younger children with melting the chocolate, but apart from that, this is a great recipe for your little ones to make on their own!

More Homemade Christmas Food Gifts

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White Christmas Slice

A classic White Christmas recipe made with just 6 ingredients - white chocolate, Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, coconut and almonds... all in less than 10 minutes!

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Course: bars and slices

Cuisine: Christmas

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chilling time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 pieces

Calories: 451kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Ingredients

  • 500 g white chocolate
  • 1 ½ cups (45g) Rice Bubbles or any puffed rice
  • 160 g dried cranberries (craisins)
  • 140 g sultanas
  • 120 g slivered almonds toasted
  • 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut

Instructions

Conventional Method

  • Grease and line a 20cm x 28cm rectangular slice tin and set aside.

  • Melt the white chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl (on 50% power for 3-4 minutes or until melted - stir every 30 seconds).

  • Add the Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, slivered almonds and desiccated coconut and stir to combine.

  • Spoon into the prepared tin and press down firmly.

  • Place into the fridge for 3-4 hours (preferably overnight) before cutting into slices.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Thermomix Method

  • Grease and line a 20cm x 28cm rectangular slice tin and set aside.

  • Place the white chocolate into a clean and dry Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2.

  • Add the Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, slivered almonds and desiccated coconut and mix on Reverse, Speed 2 until combined (you'll need to use the spatula to help mix).

  • Spoon into the prepared tin and press down firmly.Place into the fridge for 3-4 hours (preferably overnight) before cutting into slices.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Substitutions

This is an incredibly versatile recipe, so you can change things up to suit your taste preference:

  • toasted slivered almonds can be substituted with pistachios, macadamias or roasted almonds
  • sultanas can be substituted with raisins (or left out if preferred)
  • dried cranberries and sultanas can be substituted with mixed dried fruit
  • you can use any brand of puffed rice in place of the Rice Bubbles

Tips

  • you can melt the chocolate in the microwave (see my tips here), in a Thermomix, or on a double boiler on the stovetop
  • you can make this slice up to 1 week ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge
  • use a good quality white chocolate to get the best possible tasting White Christmas Slice
  • chill the slice in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours (preferably overnight)
  • cut into slices using a small and sharp serrated knife

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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  1. hi

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    this recipie .... delicious nothing can compare

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  2. Terri

    Can you use 2% milk? Or mix some half and half to 2% milk. I don’t have any whole milk

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    • Lucy

      Hi Terri, there is no milk in this recipe 🙂

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FAQs

What is white Christmas made of? ›

White Christmas is an Australian dessert made from dried fruit such as sultanas, glacé cherries, desiccated coconut, icing sugar, milk powder and Rice Bubbles, with hydrogenated coconut oil (such as the brand Copha) as the binding ingredient. The hydrogenated oil is melted and combined with the dry ingredients.

How long does white xmas last in the fridge? ›

How long will white Christmas last? You can keep White Christmas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Perfect to make ahead and have ready for any impromptu get-togethers or entertaining! If you're dreaming of a White Christmas, this is the traditional recipe in all its jewelled fruit glory!

Can you freeze white Christmas? ›

If you want to get ahead with your Christmas cooking, white Christmas freezes well. Place the container in the freezer and keep for up to two months. I freeze all my Christmas nibbles, including chocolate truffles, rocky road and shortbread.

What makes an official White Christmas? ›

The definition that the Met Office uses to define a white Christmas is for one snowflake to be observed falling in the 24 hours of 25 December somewhere in the UK. Traditionally we used to use a single location in the country to define a white Christmas, which was the Met Office building in London.

What is a true White Christmas? ›

In the United States, the official definition of a white Christmas is that there has to be a snow depth of at least 1 in or 2.5 cm on the ground on 25 December in the contiguous United States, and in Canada the official definition is that there has to be more than 2 cm (0.79 in) on the ground on Christmas Day.

What does "white Christmas" mean? ›

A white Christmas is officially defined as having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground at 7 am local time Christmas Day. This is called snow depth.

What is the White Christmas tradition? ›

If you wake up Christmas morning and look out the window to see a blanket of bright, white snow, then you've officially experienced your very own "white Christmas." Hoping for one has become a tradition, just like putting up the Christmas tree and hanging stockings, and it isn't exclusive to the United States.

How many calories are in a white Christmas? ›

There are 133 calories in 1 serving (25 g) of Cadbury Dream White Christmas.

What Christmas dessert has a long shelf life? ›

Nowadays fruitcakes are a holiday delicacy still prized for their long-lasting freshness.

Are Christmas leftovers still good? ›

Your guide to post-holiday food safety. Health officials recommend eating or freezing turkey and other leftovers within three to four days.

What is copah? ›

Copha is a popular vegetable shortening and a key ingredient in the much-loved kids party recipe, chocolate crackles. Copha is made with more than 99% coconut oil and less than 1% soy lecithin. It's gluten free, contains no palm oil and remains stable in room temperature up to 36 degrees Celsius.

Can you freeze white wine in ice cube trays? ›

Our favorite way to freeze wine is in ice cube trays so it's pre-measured (about one ounce, or two tablespoons, per cube). We don't recommend freezing wine in the bottle. It'll take up too much room in the freezer, it's hard to defrost and you'll run the risk of the glass shattering in the frigid environment.

Is it OK to freeze white pudding? ›

Please use your white Pudding by the date stated on the packaging, and once open, use it all up in the space of 24 hours. If you're planning on freezing it, we recommend slicing it first. This means you can defrost it as you need. Once frozen use within nine months.

What did they use for fake snow in White Christmas? ›

That snow was asbestos. That's not the only place where asbestos appeared on the silver screen. A run of classic holiday movies started in 1942, and many used asbestos to simulate snow. For example, the film Holiday Inn, which introduced the song “White Christmas,” used asbestos for fake snow in the final scene.

How did they make White Christmas in color? ›

Principal photography took place between September and December 1953. The film was the first to be shot using Paramount's new VistaVision process, with color by Technicolor, and was one of the first to feature the Perspecta directional sound system at limited engagements.

What was the precursor to White Christmas? ›

Bing Crosby's third and final film performance singing “White Christmas” was preceded by Holiday Inn (1942, the same year he first recorded the song) and Blue Skies (1946, the second consecutive year Crosby's recording topped the charts).

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