‘I was blown away’: Ridiculously easy two-ingredient dessert taking Aussies by storm
If there’s one phrase that can spark more joy than “dessert”, it’s “two-ingredient dessert” – and right now, there’s one taking Aussies by storm.
The recipe is not only simple, but it marries two classic pantry staples in one mouth-watering union: Arnott’s Kingston biccies and tinned peaches.
Kingston biccies and tinned peaches in one dish? We’re sold. Instagram/@arnottsbiscuits
It might sound unlikely, but unceremoniously dumping the peaches and their juice over a layer of Kingstons in a baking dish before popping it in the oven leaves you with a decadent pudding-like dessert.
The trend has been sparked by content creator and former My Kitchen Rules contestant Ash Davey (@Ash.Cooks.Dinner), who was prompted to try it by her friend Sherise Brooks.
“[We] were chatting about content and recipe ideas when she said, ‘You have to try this biscuit and peach recipe I used to make years ago!’,” Davey told nine.com.au.
“I’ll admit I was pretty sceptical at first, but I was completely blown away when I made it.”
Brooks had been introduced to the dish around 25 years ago when a fellow tennis player brought it to an event.
“I loved it so much I asked for the recipe, and I’ve been making it ever since. So simple and a crowd pleaser! No other biscuit matches it,” she said.
The mixture bakes in the oven at 180°C for around 20-25 minutes. In her video, Davey likened the centre of the dessert to a “gooey” self-saucing pudding – thanks to the combination of peach juices, oat biscuits and chocolate cream filling – while the edges became caramelised and cakey.
Ash Davey was sceptical about the process, but surprised by how well the dessert turned out. Instagram/@ash.cooks.dinner
“Anyone that’s coming to my house for dinner, this is what you’re getting for dessert,” she quipped.
The recipe has well and truly taken off, with even the official Arnott’s social media accounts giving it a go.
“I never expected it to resonate with so many people, and it’s been amazing seeing hundreds of comments from people who are just as surprised as I was,” Davey told nine.com.au.
“It’s definitely one of those recipes you have to try for yourself to believe how good it is.”
It’s not only quick and easy, but relatively budget-friendly. A 825g tin of peaches in juice will cost you $3, while a packet of Kingstons is currently $2.40 at Coles. (Davey uses a packet and a half in her recipe.)
Commenters have shared their surprise and delight at how well the dish turns out, despite only having two ingredients.
“We tried it and it was awesome, I’m dreaming about it,” one declared.
Another said it’s “so good it should be illegal.”
Many speculated over whether other cream-filled biscuits, like Monte Carlos or Shortbread Creams, and different tinned fruits would deliver similar results.
This prompted Davey to try a version teaming Monte Carlo biscuits with tinned cherries, which she determined didn’t work quite as well as the original.
This isn’t the only two-ingredient treat involving a tin of peaches that’s exploded on social media this year.
You can also used tinned peaches to make a two-ingredient chocolate mousse. TikTok/@tastyiri_en
Foodies have been creating chocolate mousse by blending tinned peaches with melted dark chocolate before pouring the mixture into a tin and leaving it to set in the fridge.
It’s further proof our humble pantry staples shouldn’t be underestimated.
