Chocolate Cherry Coconut Slice

Directions

1. 1
   Make base first by combining butter & sugar in a bowl. Sift the flour and baking powder over the butter mixture and stir to combine.
2. 2
   Using a large spoon, press the mixture into the base of the pan.
3. 3
   Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden brown colour.
4. 4
   To make the filling combine the coconut, condensed milk and eggs in a bowl. Mix well. Stir in the glace cherries and spoon the mixture over the warm base.
5. 5
   Bake another approx 20 minutes or until golden brown in colour and firm to touch.
6. 6
   Allow this to cool completely before adding the topping.
7. 7
   To make the topping combine the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute with a metal spoon until the mix has almost melted. Stir until smooth and pour the topping over the filling and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.
8. 8
   N.B. Slice can be sprinkled with extra coconut if desired sprinkle on just before the topping sets completely.