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Pistachio and Cranberry Marshmallow Slice

A delightful fusion of crunchy pistachios and sweet cranberries topped with fluffy marshmallow, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, International
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 110 g pistachio kernels, coarsely chopped
  • 100 g dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 4 pieces Weet-Bix biscuits
  • 65 g shredded coconut
  • 150 g self-raising flour
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 200 g butter, melted
Marshmallow Topping Ingredients
  • 250 ml thickened cream, whipped
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut, extra
  • 220 g caster sugar
  • 3 tsp gelatine powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pink food coloring gel for color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (160 degrees C if using fan forced). Grease a 5cm-deep 20 x 26cm roasting pan and line it with baking paper.
  2. Combine the pistachios and cranberries in a bowl, saving a couple of tablespoons for garnish.
  3. Crush the Weet-Bix biscuits into a fine crumb in a separate bowl and mix in the shredded coconut, self-raising flour, brown sugar, and pistachio-cranberry mixture.
  4. Fold in the melted butter, spread the mixture into the prepared pan, and press down firmly.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.
Making the Marshmallow Topping
  1. In a saucepan, combine caster sugar and 125ml of water and melt over low heat.
  2. Increase the heat until it bubbles.
  3. In a small bowl, soak the gelatine in 80ml of water before adding it to the sugar mixture and stirring until blended.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then transfer to a stand mixer, add vanilla, and whisk on various speeds for a total of 17 minutes, incorporating pink food coloring gel.
  5. Pour the marshmallow topping over the Weet-Bix base and refrigerate for about 6 hours until set.
Serving
  1. Once set, slice into squares and top with whipped cream, reserved cranberries, and coconut.

Notes

Keep slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For variations, you can swap cranberries for apricots or raisins.