No-Bake Ginger Slice is a wonderfully simple treat that brings together the warm spice of ginger with a rich, buttery base. Made with crushed biscuits, butter, and condensed milk, it comes together quickly without needing the oven.
This is the kind of slice that’s perfect when you want something a little different but still easy to prepare. The gentle heat from the ginger balances beautifully with the sweetness, creating a slice that’s full of flavour and easy to enjoy any time.
Published February 28, 2021. Updated May 2, 2026.
Where does this no-bake ginger slice recipe come from?
I have a lot of no bake slices on the blog, simply because they are so delicious and easy! This is to add to that list and I hope you love it!
This recipe has been around for years, I have found a few versions I tested but settled on this amended one from a Toy Library fundraising book – my favourite source of inspiration as the recipes are loved and tested often.
How is this no-bake ginger slice different from ginger crunch?
I have a very popular Ginger Crunch recipe that you can find here. The classic ginger crunch is buttery and gingery and oh so delicious.
This no bake version is just as tasty but no need to bake.
What ingredients do you need to make this recipe?
The ingredients for this one are very simple, the usual biscuit base with ginger and a simple ginger icing.
You will need:
- Biscuits
- Butter
- Ground Ginger
- Condensed Milk
- Icing Sugar
- Vanilla
What biscuits can I use for this no-bake ginger slice?
Depending where in the world you are the biscuits will differ, here in New Zealand we can use wine biscuits, arrowroot or girl guide biscuits for the classic taste, elsewhere you may wish to use Marie biscuits, a rich tea biscuit or a sweet graham cracker.
How strong is the ginger flavour in this slice?
Ginger is one of those flavours you either love or hate, I am not a huge fan of it myself but my husband is and he assures me these taste great!
How do I prepare this no-bake ginger slice?
The method for making them is very simple, you crush the biscuits then add the combined hot mixture of butter, brown sugar, ginger and condensed milk then stir this through the biscuits. While this base chills you can prepare the icing.
If you run into any issues with the setting or texture of this slice, my no bake slice troubleshooting guide is a really helpful place to start.
Once the slice has cooled you cut into squares and store in the fridge, or this freezes well too.
How do I make the icing for this ginger slice?
The icing is a simple mixture of icing sugar, butter, ginger and vanilla, this makes a lovely thick icing. I have doubled the quantities for this from the original recipe to give a lovely generous amount of icing, it works perfectly.
No-Bake Ginger Slice Recipe
No Bake Ginger Slice
No-Bake Ginger Slice is a simple, reliable sweet treat combining crushed biscuits, butter, condensed milk, and ginger for a rich, spiced slice with no baking required.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Tea Biscuits (One Packet of Wine, Arrowroot, Marie, Rich Tea etc)
- 125 grams Butter
- 2 teaspoons Ginger, ground
- 1/2 Cup Soft Brown Sugar, 100 grams
- 4 Tablespoons Condensed Milk, 60 mls
Icing
- 2 Cups Icing Sugar, 280 grams
- 100 grams Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, ground
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
Instructions
- Prepare a 20cm square tin with baking paper and set aside, I like to spray my tin with a little cooking spray to help the paper stick
- Crush the biscuits in a food processor until you have a fine crumb
- Add the biscuits to a medium bowl
- Melt the butter in a small microwave proof bowl for 30 seconds or until melted
- Add to this the ginger, brown sugar and condensed milk and stir well to combine
- Pour this mixture into the crushed biscuits and stir well
- Spoon the biscuit mixture into the prepared tin and spread out evenly and firmly, pressing into the corners.
- Set aside or place in the refrigerator to cool
- Once cool prepare the icing
- In a small bowl add together the melted butter, sifted icing sugar, ginger and vanilla and mix well to combine, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Spoon this thick icing over the cooled slice and spread evenly, you may wish to use a little hot water to get a smooth finish.
- Allow the slice to set in the refrigerator before slicing.
- When ready to slice remove the tin from the refrigerator 20 minutes beforehand to allow it to come slightly to room temperature to make cutting easier.
- Remove from the baking paper and using a sharp knife cut into even squares
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not serving.
- This recipe also freezes well
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 337Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 31mgSodium 169mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 0gSugar 45gProtein 1g
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How easy is that! I really hope you love this No-Bake Ginger Slice as much as we do. It is such a simple, sweet treat to have on hand, and one I know I’ll be making again and again.
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Happy baking,
Anna x
Robyn Hull says
Is the icing sugar pure icing sugar or icing sugar mixture
justamumnz says
Pure icing sugar
Jane says
One word fantastic my family love slices like this and they raved about it especially hubby who is a HUGE ginger fan. He said it must go to the top of the list for slices. Many many thanks.
Selvi Julia says
Made this today , easy to make and soooo delish , thank you Anna X
Apollonia says
Sure looks yummy i will try it
Lou says
Hi, am unsure of what went wrong but after setting for several hours, tried to cut into slices and the base basically is still mainly dry crumbs and used the correct amount of all ingredients. Dont know how will eat it without falling apart in hands.
justamumnz says
I am so sorry to hear that, very strange. I wonder why, this is a common ratio of butter to biscuits plus the addition of the condensed milk so it should not fall apart. Was it well pressed into the tin?
grace Hall says
Just made this today, very easy and so yummy.
justamumnz says
Wonderful!
Sandra Davy says
It was “delicious” as my grandson 5 described it. really didnt last long either.
Bev McKay says
very nice, I love to make uncooked slices, you say this can be frozen, is that without the icing??
Sue Gavin Brooks says
About to try it but realized I have sweetened condensed milk. Is it ok to use that?
justamumnz says
Yes perfect.
Lindy says
Can I freeze the rest of the condensed milk?
justamumnz says
Yes. You can store leftover condensed milk in the fridge in an airtight plastic or glass container for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. It may separate in the freezer so just mix well before using. Alternatively I have dozens of other recipes that use condensed milk so search “condensed milk” in the search bar on my blog.
akoalagirlinapandaworld says
I love ginger. Another recipe to try. Thank you!