Description
Indulge in the refreshing blend of mint and Earl Grey tea with this no-bake slice. Creamy and minty, this dessert is perfect for tea lovers.
Ingredients
For the Base:
2 cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 Earl Grey tea bags
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
a few drops green food coloring (optional)
crushed peppermint candies or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined. Press firmly into the base of the dish. Chill.
- Make the Filling: Warm condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat. Add Earl Grey tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags, stir in peppermint extract. Remove from heat, add white chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Assemble: Pour filling over the biscuit base. Smooth the surface. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy or mint leaves.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. Slice into squares before serving.
Notes
- For a bolder tea flavor, steep 3 tea bags instead of 2.
- Dark chocolate can replace white chocolate for a stronger contrast with mint.
- Best served chilled and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British-inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
