Description
Ginger snap marmalade slice delivers a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors with crumbly biscuit base and zesty orange spread. Minimal effort yields maximum pleasure, making this chilled dessert a perfect treat for casual gatherings or quiet afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) ginger snap cookies
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) marmalade
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) cream cheese
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) powdered sugar
Topping and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Crush ginger snap cookies into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Melt butter and thoroughly combine with cookie crumbs, creating a cohesive, slightly damp mixture that will hold together when pressed.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a lined rectangular pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the entire base to create a compact, smooth foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and marmalade into the cream cheese, mixing until the filling achieves a consistent, silky texture with no streaks.
- Carefully spread the marmalade cream cheese mixture over the cookie base, ensuring an even layer that reaches all corners of the pan.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for minimum 4 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the filling to set completely and flavors to meld.
- Remove from refrigerator, slice into neat squares or rectangles using a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
- Optional: Garnish with delicate chocolate shavings or chopped nuts for added texture and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Crush ginger snaps thoroughly for a uniform, compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky-smooth filling without lumps.
- Experiment with different marmalade flavors like orange, lemon, or grapefruit for unique taste variations.
- Consider gluten-free ginger snap alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, using gluten-free cookie options.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg