A beloved South African dessert of which the origins can be traced back to the 1970s. The dessert quickly gained popularity for its unique combination of flavours and textures.
The Peppermint Crisp tart consists of layers of crunchy biscuits, whipped cream mixed with caramelised condensed milk and Peppermint crisp, and a generous sprinkling of grated Peppermint Crisp chocolate on top.
The dessert is a staple at family gatherings, braais (barbecues), and special occasions across South Africa.
Over the years, the Peppermint Crisp tart has become an iconic dessert in South African cuisine, with many variations and adaptations to suit different tastes. It has also gained a cult following among locals and visitors alike, who appreciate its refreshing taste and nostalgic appeal. Today, the Peppermint Crisp tart continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many South Africans, serving as a reminder of shared memories and traditions. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of South African cooks and the love for this sweet and indulgent dessert.
Peppermint Crisp is made by Nestle, and is a chocolate bar bar filled with a multitude of thin cylinders of mint-flavoured ‘cracknel’ (which is a brittle crystalline/sugar concoction extruded in fine hollow tubes). In south Africa you get them in 49 grams and 150 grams. Marabou Mint Krokant, Aero mint or any mint flavoured chocolate can be used as a substitute. Online shops selling South African products normally stock Peppermint Crisp. Another option is to add 5 – 10 ml peppermint or spearmint extract to the mixture, together with a Cadbury flake type of chocolate. Depending on the substitute you use, either crush or roughly grate the chocolate
Tennis biscuits are thin square coconut tea biscuits, the best alternative in Germany is Leibniz Butterkekse, although it does not contain coconut. You can add some coconut to Butterkekse if you like. Another option is to buy Kokos/Cocos Taler which are a type of shortbread cookie, often containing coconut
Caramelised Condensed Milk can be found in most major shops, look in the dairy or international sections. Make sure it contains sugar (gezukert) for example “Karamell Kondesnmilch erzeugnis gezuckert
Some recipes call for Orley Whip, you can easily substitute it with another non-dairy cream, or with normal whipping or even double cream. Go for at least 30% fat.
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Dairy substitutes From Schlagsahne to Quark, here’s a handy list of German dairy products, translations, and the best substitutes when your recipe calls for something hard to find. Types of Cream and special milk Product German Equivalent / Local Options Substitute Ideas & Notes Buttermilk Buttermilch For 1 cup buttermilk:
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