MARSHMALLOW CRUNCH

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The crunchy base will soon soften on storage so, to enjoy this tasty treat, eat within 1-2 days of baking. Times are approx as no times for cooling.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Gelatin

Time 55m

Yield 24 fingers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup self-raising flour
3 Weet-Bix, crushed
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup coconut
125 g butter, melted
2 -3 tablespoons jam
2 tablespoons coconut
1 1/2 tablespoons gelatin (20g)
1/3 cup cold water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 drops pink food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine flour, weetbix, sugar and coconut in a bowl, stir in melted butter, mix well.
  • Press mixture firmly over base of 19cm x 29cm lamington pan.
  • Bake at 180C for 20 mins, or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven, cool.
  • Spread jam evenly over base, spread marshmallow topping over jam, sprinkle with extra coconut.
  • allow to set at room temperature for several hours.
  • Cut into finger lengths to serve.
  • Marshmallow Topping.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in heat-proof bowl; stand over pan of simmering water (or microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds) until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Combine sugar and hot water in pan; stir over heat without boiling until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in gelatin mixture into syrup, bring to boil.
  • Boil, uncovered, for 15 minutes
  • Remove from heat; move mixture to bowl cool to lukewarm.
  • Add vanilla and colouring; beat with electric mixer for about 5 mins, or until mixture is thick and glossy.

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