If your sweet tooth is screaming but your oven’s on vacation, these no-bake chocolate and biscuit squares are your new best friend.
They’re everything you want in a quick dessert, they are fudgy, crunchy, nutty, and unapologetically chocolatey. This recipe takes just a little over 30 minutes, most of the time is due to chilling.
It’s fast, fuss-free, and utterly addictive. You can prepare this for last-minute guests, lazy-day cravings, or simply because you are a midnight snacker.
What Are No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Squares?
Originating from European-style "chocolate salami" or "hedgehog slices," this dessert turns biscuits, butter, and cocoa into something gourmet with barely any effort. These squares are beloved across Italy, the UK, and Eastern Europe, each country tweaking the formula slightly. Some recipes add booze, nuts, or coconut.
But this version is hazelnut-studded and slathered with creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread for that extra “wow” layer.
Pro Tips for the Best No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Squares
- Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before mixing it with the biscuits. You don’t want mush, just enough heat to coat, not disintegrate.
- Go chunky with nuts because a little crunch goes a long way. Toast the hazelnuts for even more flavor.
- Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30-minutes. Your squares need that time to set properly.
- Want a clean release and perfect slices? Use parchment paper to prevent a mess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of biscuits should I use?
Any dry, plain tea biscuits will do, such as digestive, Maria, or Petit Beurre. Just avoid anything with filling or too much moisture.
Can I use dark chocolate instead of milk?
Absolutely. Swap to dark chocolate for a more intense, less sweet flavor. You can even mix both types for a custom blend.
Is hazelnut cream the same as Nutella?
Yes! Nutella or any other brand of hazelnut spread will work beautifully as the topping.
Can I make it without nuts?
Of course. Don't add the chopped hazelnuts or replace them with seeds, dried fruits, or even shredded coconut.
How to Store No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Squares
Keep the squares refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Place parchment paper between layers if stacking to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Squares
In a medium saucepan, add water and sugar. Heat over medium flame and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
In a medium saucepan, add water and sugar. Heat over medium flame and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Add the butter to the pot and stir until melted. Once the butter is fully combined, drop in the chocolate and mix until everything melts. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
Add the butter to the pot and stir until melted. Once the butter is fully combined, drop in the chocolate and mix until everything melts. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the ground biscuits and chopped hazelnuts.
In a bowl, combine the ground biscuits and chopped hazelnuts.
Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until every crumb is coated and sticky enough to hold shape.
Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until every crumb is coated and sticky enough to hold shape.
Transfer the mixture into a glass or square pan and press down firmly to compact the layers evenly. Place the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
Transfer the mixture into a glass or square pan and press down firmly to compact the layers evenly. Place the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
Once firm, spread a generous layer of hazelnut cream over the top, and slice into squares.
Once firm, spread a generous layer of hazelnut cream over the top, and slice into squares.
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