Florentine Weet Bix slice

Serves 20 Prep Time 1 hours   Cook Time 45 minutes   Rated:
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Florentine slice is a sweet, nutty confection made from a mixture of nuts, dried fruits, and honey, often topped with a layer of chocolate. Originating in Italy, the Florentine cookies we are all familiar with are traditionally associated with the region of Tuscany, particularly the city of Florence. It is believed that the Florentine slice was inspired by the culinary traditions of the Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance. The recipe has since evolved and spread across Europe, becoming a popular treat in many countries, especially here in Australia. I suspect there isn't a good cafe in this country that doesn't have the traditional Florentines on offer.

Fast forward to now and our love of the Florentine flavours and the iconic Weet-Bix slice recipes that are truly Australian in origin. We decided to combine the two in a glorious mash up that might just be our favourite Weet-Bix slice from amongst our recent foray into the beauty of what is the Aussie Weet-Bix slice.

'This is too good for children' as Miss Trunchball says. There is a bit of effort here, but it is well worth it. This could be your Christmas Weet-Bix slice, it has that kind of vibe.

Get cracking, make your own marmalade if you want, but we did not. Yummers.

Weet-Bix, is a popular whole-grain breakfast cereal in Australia, may not be available under the same name in other countries, but similar alternatives exist. In the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa, the same product is sold as Weetabix, or Vita Brits with a similar taste and texture. In the United States, options like Whole Wheat Biscuits or comparable cereals from brands like Barbara's offer a similar experience. If Weet-Bix is unavailable, look for whole-grain wheat flake cereal that provide the same nutritional benefits and consistency for recipes like the Florentine Weet-Bix slice.

Check out our other Florentine style recipes, some of them sweet!

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1  

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a slice tray with baking paper. (27cm x 17cm approx)

2  

To make the base, place weet bix, coconut, flour, baking powder, sugar, cocoa and salt into the Thermomix bowl. Combine 5 sec/speed 5.

3  

Add butter and vanilla. Combine 5 sec/speed 5.

4  

Spread into the prepared tray and smooth with a spatula. Bake 15 minutes. Cool.

5  

To make the topping, place almonds and half of the shelled pistachios and sugar into Thermomix bowl and mill 10 sec/speed 9.

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Add butter and mix 6 sec/speed 4.

7  

Add almond extract and eggs to Thermomix bowl and mix 5 sec/speed 6. Spread filling over pastry shell and stud with pistachios and craisins.

8  

Without cleaning, place spices, brandy and orange marmalade into Thermomix bowl and warm together 3 min/70ºC/speed 1-2. Spread over top of slice and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and just set in centre.

9  

Cool before placing chocolate and oil into a heat proof dish. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir vigorously to finish melting the chocolate. Using the prongs of a fork, dip into melted chocolate and flick over the top of the slice in a weaving pattern.

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Serve in small pieces as this is very rich, and we suggest storing it in an airtight container in the freezer so that no one but you knows it is there!

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Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.

Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once! 

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