Hedgehog slice facts for kids
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| Type | Square |
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| Main ingredients | Crushed biscuit, or rice puffs |
A hedgehog slice is a yummy chocolate treat that you don't need to bake! It's usually flat and shaped like a square or a bar. It looks a bit like a chocolate brownie, but it has cool light and dark parts.
The dark parts taste like chocolate. The lighter parts are made from crushed cookies, rice puffs, or similar crunchy bits. Sometimes, people even add nuts to it! This tasty snack often has a layer of chocolate icing on top. You might see it decorated with coconut, sprinkles, or other fun toppings.
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Hedgehog Slice
What is a Hedgehog Slice?
A hedgehog slice is a popular dessert that doesn't need to be cooked in an oven. It's a quick and easy treat to make. The name "hedgehog" comes from its bumpy look, which can remind you of a hedgehog's quills.
This dessert is made by mixing melted chocolate with crushed biscuits or rice puffs. Once it's mixed, it's pressed into a pan and chilled until it's firm. Then, it's cut into slices. It's a favorite snack in many places, especially for parties or a sweet treat after school.
Different Names Around the World
This delicious dessert has many different names, depending on where you are!
- In Germany, it's called Kalter Hund, which means "cold dog." It can also be called Kalte Schnauze ("cold snout") or Kellerkuchen ("cellar cake").
- In Sweden, it's known as radiokaka. This name comes from two things: it looks a bit like old radios, and you can eat it quietly without disturbing anyone listening to the radio!
- In Turkey, it's called Mozaik Pastası, and in Greece, it's Mosaico. Both names mean "mosaic cake" because of its cool pattern.
- In Denmark, it's kiksekage, and in Serbia and Croatia, it's keks torta. These names simply mean "biscuit cake."
- The Dutch call it Arretjescake, named after a character from an old recipe book.
- In Norway, it's Delfiakake, named after a type of cooking fat used in the original recipe.
Where Did This Treat Come From?
The idea for the hedgehog slice came from a dessert called chocolate salami. This chocolate treat was first made in the early 1900s. Before that, people made similar "fake sausage" sweets without chocolate, going back to the 1800s. So, the hedgehog slice has a long and interesting history, evolving from simple sweet treats over many years!
See also
- In Spanish: Kalter Hund para niños
