Cherry Ripe Slice

This recipe was given to me by my neighbor, Barbara Dowdell. These type of desserts, slices, are very popular with Australians. It is a family favorite.
Submitted by: Joe Gurto Jr
Favourite of: Joe’s Family
Serving Size: 2 pieces
Number of servings :20
Prep time 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes + chilling time

Ingredients

 
BASE TOPPING
1/4 lb (125 gm) of Copha (Coconut Oil) 1/4 lb (125 gm) of Copha (Coconut Oil)
7 oz. (250 gm) condensed milk (not evaporated) 7 oz (200 gm) dark melting chocolate
few drops red food color
1/2 lb (250 gm). vanilla wafers (crushed) (250 gm arrowroot biscuits)
1/2 lb. candied  or marachino cherries (chopped)
1/2 lb. coconut

Method

Base
  1. Melt Copha over low heat.
  2. Add condensed milk, and food color. Combine.
  3. Remove from heat. Add crushed vanilla wafers, cherries and coconut.
  4. Mix.  Press into shallow, greased 12 x 10 inch (300mm x 250mm) pan.
Topping
  1. Melt shortening.  Add drinking chocolate.
  2. Pour over base.
  3. Chill until set.
  4. Cut into 40 pieces (10 x 4). Serve

Special Instructions