English

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).