This classic White Christmas recipe is made in 10 minutes with only six ingredients: white chocolate, Rice Bubbles (rice bubbles), dried cranberries (sultanas), Coconut, and almonds.
This sweet White Christmas recipe with nuts and dried fruits is a classic one that will never go out of style! This recipe makes a great Christmas gift. Add it to our Christmas Fudge, White Chocolate Rocky Road, and Homemade Baileys Irish Cream hampers!
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
This is the perfect foodie present by itself or as in a Christmas hamper
is easy to make and only takes 10 minutes… so there’s no reason not to whip up 5 !!!) Right NOW!
You may already have six essential ingredients in your pantry.
You can make this ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week
This is a quick and easy recipe that you can make and keep in your fridge for when unplanned guests come!
The Ingredients for White Christmas
White Chocolate — Because this is the main component in the recipe, you should use good quality white chocolate. (For example, Cadbury, Whittakers Hersheys Lindt, Nestle )… Trust me, a bar of high-quality chocolate will make a huge difference! It is best to use cooking chocolate or chocolate meltings, as they are the easiest to melt.
Dried Cranberries, also known as craisins. You can find them in the dried fruit section at your local supermarket.
Toast slivered almonds- You can buy raw almonds and toast them on a stovetop over low heat. Or you can purchase pre-toasted almonds.
Desiccated Coconut is available in supermarkets.
Rice Bubbles or any puffed rice brand such as Rice Krispies.
10-MINUTE MIX & Melt Recipe
This recipe couldn’t be simpler to make…
Melt white chocolate, then stir in the additions. It’s that simple!?
Here are the steps you need to follow:
STEP 1: Melt the chocolate
This step can be done in a microwave, Thermomix, or a double-boiler on the stovetop (as I explain below).
STEP 2: Add the remaining ingredients
Stir all ingredients until the chocolate is melted and all dried fruits, nuts, and Rice Bubbles have been coated.
STEP 3: Press into the tin
Then, chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
Notes for White Christmas Recipes
You can quickly adapt this recipe to your taste.
You can substitute roasted almonds for toasted slivered nuts.
Raisins can be used in place of sultanas.
Dried cranberries, sultanas, and mixed dried fruits can be substituted for cranberries.
Rice Bubbles can be replaced by any other brand of rice puffed.
TIPS
You can melt chocolate in the Thermomix (see here for tips), the microwave, or a double boiler.
You can prepare this slice one week in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Use high-quality white chocolate for the best-tasting White Christmas recipe.
Chill your slice in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cut into pieces with a sharp, small serrated knife.
The FAQ
Do I need to use milk or dark chocolate?
White Christmas is usually made with white or milk chocolate, but you can use dark or milk chocolate instead.
Can you add this to Christmas food hampers?
Absolutely! If you live in an area that is not too hot, my White Christmas recipe can be stored in a hamper at room temperature.
Can I make it nut-free?
Absolutely! You can replace the Coconut and almonds with more dried fruit.
This recipe is suitable for children.
It’s a great recipe that kids can make! This is a fantastic recipe that your kids can make themselves!
More Homemade Christmas Food Gifts
If you want to make a homemade foodie present for your family, neighbors, teachers, and friends at Christmas, check out this collection of recipes.
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White Christmas Slice
White Christmas classic recipe with only six ingredients: white chocolate, Rice bubbles, dried cranberries (sultanas), Coconut, and almonds… in less than 10 min!
Print Pin Rates Time to prepare: 10 minutes chilling Time: 4 hours Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes servings: 16 pieces Calories: 451kcal Author: Lucy – Bake Play Smile
Conventional Method
Set aside a rectangular 20cm by 28cm slice tin that has been greased and lined.
Melt white chocolate in a large bowl using a microwave (at 50% power for 3-4 minutes until melted; stir every 30 sec).
Stir together the Rice Bubbles with the dried cranberries and sultanas. Add the slivered almonds, desiccated Coconut, and sultanas.
Pour the mixture into a tin that has been prepared and press down hard.
Place the slices in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.
Store in a refrigerator airtight container for up to a week.
Thermomix Method
Set aside a rectangular 20cm by 28cm slice tin that has been greased and lined.
Put the white chocolate in a Thermomix bowl that is clean and dry. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2.
Mix the Rice Bubbles with the dried cranberries and sultanas. Add the slivered almonds, desiccated Coconut, and sultanas on Reverse Speed 2.
Pour into the tin prepared and press down hard. Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 (preferably overnight) hours before cutting.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.