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Chocolate & Ginger Refrigerator Squares Recipe

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  • Author: Noah
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: Approximately 24 small squares 1x

Description

Delicious no-bake chocolate and ginger refrigerator squares combining crunchy ginger nut biscuits with warming crystallised ginger, all bound together in a smooth, glossy chocolate, butter, and golden syrup mixture. Perfect for a make-ahead treat that keeps well in the fridge or freezer.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 300g ginger nut biscuits, roughly crushed
  • 140g crystallised stem ginger, finely chopped (reserve a small amount for topping)

Chocolate Mixture

  • 300g plain chocolate
  • 100g butter, diced
  • 100g golden syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tin: Line a 20 x 30cm baking tin with baking parchment to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Mix biscuits and ginger: Combine the roughly crushed ginger nut biscuits with most of the finely chopped crystallised ginger, reserving a small portion for the topping. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Melt chocolate mixture: In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the plain chocolate, diced butter, and golden syrup together. Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth and glossy, ensuring a well-blended and silky texture.
  4. Combine all ingredients: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the biscuit and ginger mix. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the biscuit pieces with the chocolate mixture.
  5. Assemble in the tin: Tip the combined mixture into the prepared tin. Sprinkle over the reserved crystallised ginger, then lightly flatten the top with the back of a spoon or spatula. The surface does not need to be perfectly smooth.
  6. Chill and set: Refrigerate the tin for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture is firm and set.
  7. Serve: Once set, cut into small squares and serve. Keep refrigerated until serving to prevent melting. These squares can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to a month.

Notes

  • Make ahead: These squares keep well in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • Keep chilled while transporting to prevent melting.
  • Use plain chocolate for a balanced bittersweet flavor; milk chocolate can be substituted but will be sweeter.
  • Ensure the ginger is finely chopped to distribute flavor evenly.
  • Use a double boiler method to gently melt chocolate to avoid burning.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting time)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: British

Keywords: chocolate ginger squares, no bake dessert, refrigerator squares, ginger nut biscuits, crystallised ginger, make ahead sweet

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