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Jelly Slice

Added by jutta73 | Fri 14 Aug 2009 @ 10:03

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This is the best jelly slice I have ever had. I made it for friends from Perth who have never had it and I thought it was an Australian institution!!! They loved it. Jelly slice is popular in Melbourne. And although there are several stages to the making of this, it is not difficult. Remember to let each layer set before you do the next layer, and allow the jelly liquid to cool before pouring on top.

Ingredients
Base:
1 Packet Marie Bisuits, crushed (you can subsitute with any plain sweet biscuits)
170g butter melted

Filling:
1 x 400g tin sweetened condensed milk
Juice of 2 lemons
3 level teaspoons gelatine
1/4 cup boiling water

Topping:
1 packet red jelly crystals (you can choose different colour if desired)
Water

Method
- Base: mix crushed bisuits with melted butter. Press firmly into a slab tin. Place in the fridge until cold and set.
- Filling: In a medium bowl, blend condensed milk, juice and gelatine (disssolved in boiling water). Spread over base and refrigerate until set.
- Topping: Make up jelly as directed on packet, cool and pour over slice. Chill until set. Cut into squares to serve.

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1. by Elaine in Australia on Fri 01 Mar 2013 @ 03:40

I have been making this Jelly Slice for 30 years now, everyone Loves it, I sometimes put a tiny less butter in and a squeeze of 2 Lemons in which gives a nice added Tang to it. Enjoy

2. by Dianne on Thu 30 Aug 2012 @ 07:04

I make this jelly slice all of the time and my kids love it, so must everyone else as I get requests to make it all the time. One difference is that I add a teaspoon of geletine to the jelly. I like the sound of the black forest jelly slice and I will be trying that next.

3. by kahlia on Fri 01 Jun 2012 @ 09:36

jelly slice is sooo easy and everyone loves it thanks for the idea of green and red for x-mas!!! :)

4. by Nevina on Wed 21 Dec 2011 @ 01:13

This is yummy done as a "cheesecake" kinda thing, in a pie dish, I put sliced banana and passionfruit pulp under the jelly :0)

5. by Mel on Sat 26 Nov 2011 @ 22:39

Sensational. Just like my granny used to make!

6. by Lyn on Mon 26 Sep 2011 @ 04:00

MMMMM! the best jelly slice ever! Thanks Jamie! And thanks Felicita for the great idea of green & red jelly for xmas!

7. by Dani on Sun 10 Jul 2011 @ 10:08

This is SOOOO easy. I did change it a little though. I used half a tin of condensed milk mixed with a tub of Mascarpone and vanilla.

8. by helen on Sun 12 Jun 2011 @ 05:23

thankyou agreat recipe for me and for teaching my grandaughters<br /> thankyou geelong

9. by Jan on Fri 06 May 2011 @ 02:00

As a Nan I will be making this treat for my grandchildren, like I did when their parents were<br /> younger. Mothers Day coming up family will be here so perfect time to make & enjoy with them all. Thanks

10. by jo on Tue 12 Apr 2011 @ 01:56

a last found the jelly slice i luv,,, the best slice yum yum

11. by whatever on Fri 01 Apr 2011 @ 01:04

erm... isn't the filling bit meant to have cream cheese in it?? <br /> this filling is basically just condensed milk, set with gelatine.<br /> yuk.

12. by Helen on Fri 11 Feb 2011 @ 06:01

This jelly slice is so easy & quick to make!! Everyone loves it & I love to mix & match the colours of the jelly, great for kids parties if u have a colour theme and the Adults love it too.. so so easy!!

13. by Lauren on Tue 11 Jan 2011 @ 04:09

Jelly slice is one of my all time favourites and now I've come up with a slightly different version inspired by a cheesecake receipe I found.
Substitute the plain sweet biscuits for plain chocolate biscuits and use cherry jelly on top and you have...
Black Forest Jelly Slice. Just lovely.

14. by sally on Tue 28 Dec 2010 @ 05:14

Thank you so much this jelly slice was so nice every body loved it so easy to make Thank you Sally

15. by jobelle on Sun 26 Dec 2010 @ 06:15

jelly slice recipe!!
i finally found a decent one!!
thnx ssooo much!!

16. by Danae on Thu 09 Dec 2010 @ 09:40

Thanks so much!! I've had this recipe for over 20 years and I've made it loads of times but was just about to whip one up for work friend's birthday morning tea and couldn't find it. I can't believe it is the exact same recipe!! Cheers from Tassie

17. by Carole on Sat 21 Aug 2010 @ 03:10

Lost the recipe over the years ,now found it, so big thank you ,as I want to make it for my grand daughters birthday party

18. by kylie on Sat 24 Jul 2010 @ 07:05

my family also love jelly slice, I have lost count of the number of jelly slices I have made over the years. my family also love pineapple slice which is made in the same principle as jelly slice with the biscuit base and the condensed milk middle (to which you add crushed pineapple drained of all juice) and topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut instead of jelly. It is absolutely delicious :)

19. by Felicità on Thu 15 Jul 2010 @ 13:29

I'm from Canberra and this recipe has been a family Christmas favourite for years - we'd make one with red jelly and one with green jelly and arrange them alternating on a platter to share with friends and family. Since I've moved overseas I no longer have the cookbook it came from, so I'm really glad I found it here! I may make it soon for a Christmas In July - it's the perfect weather for it!

20. by Barbara on Tue 13 Jul 2010 @ 20:04

This is the classic jelly slice recipe. Great! Depends which Australian state you come from. VERY big here in Tassie, and I believe Victoria.

21. by Pongo on Tue 29 Jun 2010 @ 06:51

I made this to instruction and it came out well.

I found there to be too much biscuit base for my liking, It took over the filling and jelly somewhat. Next time I will make it with 1/2 - 3/4 of a pack of biccies.

22. by Robyn on Sun 06 Jun 2010 @ 17:35

BRILL + TASTY! I love jelly, and would like some more jelly recipes! Also, Tegan is my middle name, and my bruv lives in Melbourne! Enjoyed some of these jelly slices in Wales so cool!!!
Thanks 4 recipe!

23. by kellie simpson on Tue 04 May 2010 @ 04:40

i made the jelly slice today.....oh my god its to die for..... i have eaten that much that now i think i am going to be sick. i would suggest to anyone to try this.

24. by ronny on Fri 09 Apr 2010 @ 01:14

I have had this recipe for years and years and lost it in transit moving from Victoria to Qld. Thanks to you I have it again!!

25. by jellyslice on Sun 31 Jan 2010 @ 06:47

jellyslice

26. by Tegan on Tue 15 Dec 2009 @ 20:33

Hi Thank You for putting the recipe up, I am from Melbourne and Jelly Slice is amazing, i will be making it for my UK friends for christmas, bring a little of the Aussie christmas over!!
Merry Christmas
Thank-you once again