Chocolate & ginger refrigerator squares

Chocolate & ginger refrigerator squares

This quick and easy fridge cakes make a great addition to a homemade gift hamper

Difficulty and servings

Easy

MAKES 32

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 5 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Line a 20 x 30cm tin with baking parchment. Mix the biscuits with most of the ginger, then set aside. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth and glossy. Pour this over the biscuit and ginger mixture and mix together well.
  2. Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and sprinkle over the reserved ginger, then flatten the top lightly - it doesn't need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs, or overnight, before cutting into small squares.
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MAKE AHEAD

These squares will last in the fridge in an airtight container for a week, or freeze for up to a month. Keep them chilled until you pack them up to give away, so that they don't melt while you're transporting them.

PER SERVING

136 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 18.5g, fat 6.4 g, saturated fat 3.8g, fibre 0.4g, sugar 14.8g, salt 0.2 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2012.

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    21 December 2011

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    01 January 2012

    Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Dead easy - I didn't have any crystallised ginger so used stem ginger and just coated a few of the chunks in soft brown sugar.

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    08 February 2012

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    All I can say is yum yum yum!

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    19 September 2012

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  • Binder photo mrshwc

    19 September 2012

    mrshwc commented on this recipe

    I used honey as I had no syrup on hand. Also substituted cocoa powder (3 tbsp powder/1 tbsp veg oil) for some of the chocolate.

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  • Binder photo Jessthemess<3

    27 October 2012

    Jessthemess<3 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made these last Christmas, everyone loved them! Just looking at the recipe so I can make them again this year! :)

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    06 November 2012

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    03 December 2012

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    Really easy and very moreish

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    08 December 2012

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    Quite delicious. Second year making this, and it will not be the last!

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  • Binder photo childminder

    10 December 2012

    childminder rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made these without the stem ginger as thought they were gingery enough with all the ginger nuts! Used marshmallows instead with white choc chunks and they went down a treat! Do take along time to set though, so make day before is great! Very yummy! Will try in cake cases next time like you do chocolate crispy cakes! These are great for kids and adults alike!

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  • Binder photo JenMac

    01 January 2013

    JenMac rated and commented on this recipe

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    As easy and fun to make as a chocolate crispy cake, but much more grown-up! Lovely smooth chocolate/butter/syrup mixture is a great contrast to the crunchy biscuit and chewy ginger (which also gives a nice bit of heat). Will definitely make again, would make a nice gift too.

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    02 January 2013

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    These are absolutely delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe directed, and took them to a party where they were gobbled up. Shall definitely make these again as they're so easy to make.

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    10 January 2013

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    Delicious.

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  • Binder photo I love food

    17 January 2013

    I love food rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this for Xmas presents, a bit sweet, make sure you use the best chocolate, can't get away with the cheap stuff for this one.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

MAKES 32

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 5 mins

Freezable

Ingredients

  • 300g ginger nut biscuits , roughly crushed
  • 140g crystallised stem ginger , finely chopped
  • 300g plain chocolate
  • 100g butter , diced
  • 100g golden syrup
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PER SERVING

136 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 18.5g, fat 6.4 g, saturated fat 3.8g, fibre 0.4g, sugar 14.8g, salt 0.2 g

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