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Lolly cake
Put the biscuits in a strong bag and crush with a rolling pin. You want mostly fine crumbs with a few pea-sized bits for texture.
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How long does Lolly cake take?
2 hr 20 min all in — 15 min prep, 5 min cook, 2 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Rolling pin, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
Malt biscuits → Digestive biscuits or plain malted milk biscuits. Slightly less sweet and a bit more crumbly. Add 20 g more condensed milk if the mix will not hold.
Any tips from this recipe?
A food processor makes crumbs faster but easily turns them to flour. Pulse, do not blitz. Some people press the mix into a lined tin instead of rolling a log. Same slice, square shape. It freezes well. Slice first, then freeze.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.