Chocolate vanilla slice

1. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges of pan.
   
2. Combine water and coffee in a medium shallow bowl. Dip half the biscuits, one at a time, into coffee mixture. Arrange over base of pan, cutting to fit.
   
3. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix, cream and milk. Using an electric mixer, beat for 1 minute, until mixture thickens. Spread mixture over biscuits, smoothing top.
   
4. Dip remaining biscuits into coffee mixture. Place over filling, to cover.
   
5. Combine chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until smooth. Spread over biscuits. Cover and chill until set. Serve slice cut into squares using a hot knife.
   

• You will need 1½ packets of biscuits for this recipe. Store the remaining biscuits in an airtight container.

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