white Christmas slice

white Christmas slice

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Noun

white Christmas slice (plural white Christmas slices)

1. (Australia, food) A sweet food item made from dried fruits and nuts mixed with copha or white chocolate or similar sweet white binding and allowed to set in a tray to make slices. [1]
   • 2006, R.I.C. Publications, An Aussie Christmas, page 46,

     This popular white Christmas slice has been given an Aussie flavour and named after the sulphur-crested cockatoo.

   • 2008, Lee-Ann Holmes, Rhymes for big rascals, R.I.C. Publications, page 74,

     Describe the changes Copha^TM (a shortening agent derived from coconut flesh) makes to the mixture when making White Christmas slice.

   • 2011, Sally Wise, Leftover Makeovers: Quick and Fabulous Food From Your Fridge and Pantry, unnumbered page,

     This version is richer and creamier than regular White Christmas slice.

References

1. 2005 December 12, White Christmas slice (recipe), Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Radio - Mid North Coast New South Wales, (retrieved 18 Dec. 2008).