Top 5 recipes to use up leftover Anzac biscuits, ranked

If you've got Anzac bikkies in the pantry, you're just a few steps away from some of the best desserts you'll ever make.

condensed milk anzac slab

Whether you’ve got a packet of pre-bought Anzac bikkies still in the cupboard, or you went a little too hard with your April 25 baking session, chances are you could be looking for new ways to use up those extras right now.

Anzac biscuits not only make an incredible base for a cheesecake or slice, but they can be blitzed up into a crumble topping and even used in a ripple cake.

These symbolic biscuits are the secret ingredient in a whole world of easy desserts, so we asked the taste team to rank their favourites based on community ratings and taste tests (and just wait until you try #1!).

Top 5 ways to turn Anzac biscuits into an easy dessert

1. Condensed milk Anzac slab

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Using Anzac biscuits as a base means this moreish slice only takes 10 minutes to prep, and you don’t even need to set the base before baking. The Caramilk, condensed milk and classic biscuit combo gives a rich caramel flavour that’s been a total hit with taste reviewers. It’s chewy, it’s sweet – but most importantly, it’s super-easy to make.

KerrieL3 said: “Love this recipe! Great way to repurpose ANZZAC biscuits and leftover easter eggs – any chocolate works!”

Carol said: “The ladies at both my CWA groups loved it.”

This slab has gone viral on our social channels multiple times, showing that Aussies love it just as much as we do. GET THE RECIPE>

2. Golden syrup Anzac ripple cakes

Golden syrup Anzac ripple cakes

With only four ingredients, and no baking necessary- it’s the perfect make ahead dessert. Here, our foodies use exactly the same technique they use to make a classic choc ripple cake (one of our all-time most popular Christmas desserts), but instead of using a choc ripple biscuit, they use a classic ANZAC.

A mixture of thickened cream and mascarpone gives it tiramisu and cheesecakey vibes, while the golden syrup of course goes hand in hand with the ANZAC biscuit.

After layering the cream with the biscuits, it’s left in the fridge for 6 hours (or overnight) and it becomes a soft, sweet dessert cake. We’ve made them individual so everyone gets one to themselves. GET THE RECIPE>

3. Lemon & honey Anzac tart

Lemon & honey Anzac tart

The buttery Anzac biscuit base is paired perfectly with the creamy lemon and honey filling in this simple dessert.

Members of the taste team love taking this one to gatherings as it can be made ahead and left in the fridge. Drizzle with thickened cream to really make an impact.  GET THE RECIPE> 

4. Anzac apple buttercrust slice

Transform just one packet of Anzac biscuits and canned apple slices into this creamy, autumnal slice. The inclusion of sour cream makes the custardy filling extra indulgent, and the dusting of cinnamon adds just the right amount of spice.

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5. Rhubarb and ginger crumble

Rhubarb and Ginger crumble

Take your crumble to another level by using Anzac biscuits as the topping. The chewy biscuits are the sweet secret to this tangy crumble. The addition of finely chopped glace ginger gives it a depth of flavour that you’ve probably never had in a crumble before.

If you can’t find rhubarb (or don’t enjoy the flavour of this fruit), this topping works just as well with a classic apple crumble.

Serve with vanilla ice-cream, of course. GET THE RECIPE>

Are Anzac biscuits meant to be chewy or crunchy?

Depending on your preference, Anzac biscuits can be made crunchy, chewy or soft. According to taste.com.au Food Editor Miranda Payne, the traditional Anzac biscuit was the harder, crunchy version. Over time, the original recipe has been tweaked- reduce the cooking time (to make them chewier) or add more sugar (so they’re super crispy).

How long do Anzac biscuits last?

Made with long lasting ingredients such as oats, coconut and golden syrup (instead of eggs), these biscuits don’t spoil easily- salvage those biscuits hiding in the back of the pantry. Homemade Anzac biscuits can last in an airtight container for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.

Make them gluten free

All the recipes can be made gluten free! Just buy (or make your own) gluten free Anzac biscuits and substitute regular flour for a gluten free alternative. Try our Gluten-free Anzac biscuit recipe.

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