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    Home » In the kitchen » Chocolate Coconut Slice {aka chocolate fish slice!}

    Chocolate Coconut Slice {aka chocolate fish slice!}

    Published: Aug 1, 2016 · Modified: Apr 22, 2019 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and chocolate condensed milk topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes!

    This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend?

    Ours involved a long overdue morning on the farm for me - feeding the cattle, looking at the teeny new baby lambs and making the most of a dry morning to get outside and breathe some fresh air! We also rearranged our laundry #adulting, took care of Sage who was spayed on Thursday..."limit exercise for 2 days"...um, have you met my psycho hyperactive labrador puppy? And we finally made the pizza oven that I bought Josh for his birthday in December! But then it was too windy and rainy to actually use it so now it's sitting in our spare room waiting for summer.

    And we ate so much delicious food. I'm usually a little consumed by making food specifically for the blog so I made a point this weekend to make delicious food for the whole purpose of just eating and enjoying it! We had fish tacos with all the fixings followed by outrageous salted caramel chocolate tarts with Josh's parents on Saturday night and I made attempt 1 to recreate the amazing gumbo we ate while in New Orleans. And everything was so good that I will have to share it all with you!...recipes coming soon!

    I actually think I gained 5kg over the weekend. Not even joking. Lucky I joined the gym last week (more adulting!)

    So after all that business, even though it felt super relaxing, I have a really easy recipe for you today. This one is a family favourite of ours. My mum has made it for as long as I can remember and it's a slice that always makes an appearance at beach holidays, school camps and pretty much any family occasion.

    This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    It's really just a simple chocolate coconut slice but it is now known exclusively in our family as chocolate fish slice. Don't panic. it doesn't have fish in it. Actually, it doesn't even have chocolate fish in it. Chocolate fish slice happened after it came out with us on the boat one day and my uncle ate a piece with his fishy hands...um, gross Uncle Simon. He started calling it chocolate fish slice and the name stuck! So much that I actually don't know what the original name for this slice is.

    But whatever you call it, it is one of the best. A chocolate coconut base that only takes 10 minutes to bake and then as soon as you pull it out of the oven you pour over even more chocolate coconut goodness.

    Let it set (in the fridge to speed up the process), slice and demolish. It never lasts long in our house, so it's lucky it only takes 30 minutes to throw together!

    This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    My aunty & uncle who live in the US, (yes the uncle who created the chocolate fish reference) request chocolate fish slice whenever they come to visit, and either my mum or I am happy to oblige. I still can't believe he wasn't scarred for life by the fish incident!

    I hope this becomes a family favourite for you too!

    Fishy fingers optional 😉

    Chocolate Coconut Slice (5)
    This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    Chocolate Coconut Slice {aka chocolate fish slice!}

    This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and chocolate condensed milk topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 squares
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    Base

    • 100 grams butter (melted)
    • 1 cup (140g) flour
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoon hot water
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup dessicated coconut
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Topping

    • ½ cup condensed milk (about ½ a tin)
    • 25 grams butter
    • 1 cup icing sugar
    • 1 cup dessicated coconut
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F

    Base

    • Combine all ingredients for the base in a small bowl. Press into a 20cm/8 inch square brownie tin and bake for 12 minutes.

    Topping

    • While the base is in the oven, melt the condensed milk and the butter in a small jug in the microwave or in a small pot on the stove.
    • Sift icing sugar & cocoa powder into the mixture and add coconut. Stir to combine.
    • Remove the base from the oven and immediately pour topping over. You may need to use a slightly wet knife or the back of a spoon to spread it over evenly.
    • Allow to set completely (a few hours) before slicing into 16 pieces.
    • Store in an airtight container for 1 week.

    Notes

    The slice will set at room temperature, however you can put it in the fridge to help it set faster.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Coconut Slice {aka chocolate fish slice!}
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    223
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    20
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    71
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    134
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    27
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    19
    g
    21
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    220
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.3
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    46
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    0.8
    mg
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. MANDY says

      July 10, 2023 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Laura. Yet another awesome recipe (Josh's burgers and One pot cheesy mince pasta and your garlic butter are regulars in our house). I made this today with Nuttelex and plant based condensed milk to take to a friend who is dairy-free. Yummmmm! This will also be a regular!

      Reply
    2. Anne-Marie says

      April 29, 2023 at 7:15 pm

      Was looking for a recipe to use up left over condensed milk and tried this slice. So quick and easy.
      I cut it up into small pieces as lunchbox treats.

      Reply
    3. Jacqui says

      June 04, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Laura, does this need to set in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        June 10, 2021 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Jacqui, the slice will set at room temperature, however you can put it in the fridge to help it set faster. Laura

        Reply
    4. jayne says

      August 09, 2016 at 2:04 am

      This looks like a really really tasty slice. Loving your baked treats of late Laura - made you choc chip cookies on the weekend and they were soon good!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        August 09, 2016 at 6:32 pm

        Oh yay Jayne I'm so glad you liked the cookies! 🙂 You'll love this slice too...super easy and so yummy!

        Reply
      • Louise says

        March 04, 2022 at 2:24 am

        5 stars
        So easy and quick and a taste of home.

        Reply
    5. Shari from GoodFoodWeek says

      August 05, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      I mean, how can anything that contains condensed milk taste bad? I think I will have to give this recipe a go soon.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        August 09, 2016 at 6:25 pm

        So true! I think if I had to pick 1 ingredient to use in everything it would be condensed milk for sure! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers says

      August 05, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      I love the family history behind this one and the slice itself looks great - I bet my girls will love it. Thanks for sharing with YWF.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        August 09, 2016 at 6:24 pm

        Thanks Vicki! I love this story as much as the slice itself! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Claire @ My Pink & Green Life says

      August 02, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Yum! This looks so easy to make and so tasty (well, without a fishy aftertaste... yuck!) 😛 Now if only I could get the boyfriend to like chocolate so that I could experiment with more chocolate things--I'll get to him yet!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        August 06, 2016 at 11:53 am

        OMG I can't believe he doesn't like chocolate!! Keep working on it 🙂

        Reply
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