Effortless, No bake, light and minty tart – Satisfaction guaranteed!

There are few desserts that capture South African nostalgia quite like Peppermint Crisp Tart. Creamy, crunchy, and wonderfully sweet, this beloved treat has been part of family celebrations, braais, and Sunday lunches for generations. It’s the dessert everyone looks forward to – simple to make, yet indulgent enough to steal the spotlight every time.

At its heart, Peppermint Crisp Tart is a no-bake wonder layered with Tennis biscuits, caramel, whipped cream, and shards of Peppermint Crisp chocolate. See substitute recommendations in the recipe. Each spoonful offers a perfect balance of texture — the smoothness of cream, the crunch of biscuits, and the burst of minty chocolate that gives this dessert its signature flavour. It’s quick, easy, and best of all, made with ingredients found in almost every South African kitchen.

What makes this dessert so special isn’t just the taste — it’s the memories it brings. It reminds us of family gatherings under the summer sun, laughter around the braai, and that moment of sweet satisfaction after a hearty meal. Peppermint Crisp Tart has a way of connecting generations, with every household adding its own little twist to the recipe.

At The Healthy Springbok, we put a lighter spin on this classic favourite by reducing sugar and using fresh whipped cream instead of pre-mixed alternatives — keeping the indulgence while making it a touch more wholesome. The result is the same beloved flavour, refreshed for today’s balanced lifestyle.

Whether you’re serving it chilled on a warm day or preparing it ahead for a celebration, Peppermint Crisp Tart will always deliver smiles. It’s cool, creamy comfort in every bite — a true taste of South African joy.

Peppermint Crisp Tart

A creamy, minty Peppermint Crisp Tart layered with Tennis biscuits, whipped cream, and chocolate. No baking!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Servings: 7

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: South African

Calories: 410

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 packet 200g Tennis biscuits Should be a slightly sweet, coconut-flavoured tea biscuit. Some alternatives: "Arnott's Nice Biscuits" – NZ/AU, "Tea biscuits," "Maria biscuits" – US.
• 500 ml 2 cups fresh cream
• 1 tin 395g sweetened condensed milk
• 2 bars 90g each Peppermint Crisp chocolate, crushed Peppermint Crisp Chocolate is unique for its "crystal sharp crunchy slightly sticky peppermint shards covered in chocolate", but any mint chocolate alternative will get the job done.
• ½ tsp vanilla essence

Equipment

• 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
• 1 Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 Silicone spatula
• 1 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 inch) rectangular dish glass preferred for layering effect
• 1 Grater or rolling pin To crush Peppermint Crisp chocolate
• 1 Cling film or reusable food wrap
• 1 Refrigerator

Method

 

1. Beat cream until soft peaks form.
2. Add condensed milk and vanilla essence. Beat lightly until combined.
3. Fold in half of the crushed Peppermint Crisp.
4. In a rectangular dish, layer Tennis biscuits, then cream mixture, and repeat.
5. Finish with a cream layer and sprinkle remaining chocolate on top for decoration.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Notes

Serve cold — a refreshing, minty dessert perfect for summer gatherings.

Tip:  Chill the dish and utensils before whipping the cream for a firmer, fluffier consistency.

Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition (per serving):
 Calories: 410 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Carbs: 42g | Fibre: 1g