Tim Tam Slam
The iconic Australian Tim Tam Slam ritual. This involves using a Tim Tam biscuit as a makeshift straw to rapidly draw hot coffee or hot chocolate into your mouth, followed by consuming the now softened and melty biscuit. It's a delightful, albeit messy, experience of pure chocolatey indulgence.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 Tim Tam biscuits(Any flavor can be used, but original is classic. Ensure they are not stale.)
- 1 cup Hot coffee or hot chocolate(Brewed to your preferred strength and temperature. Aim for a temperature that is hot but drinkable, around 70-80°C (160-175°F).)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare your hot beverage: Brew your coffee or prepare your hot chocolate. Pour it into a mug or heat-resistant glass, ensuring there's enough liquid for the Tim Tam to act as a straw. The ideal temperature is hot but safe to drink, approximately 70-80°C (160-175°F).
- 2
Prepare the Tim Tam: Take one Tim Tam biscuit. Carefully bite off two diagonally opposite corners. Aim for clean bites that create openings large enough for liquid to pass through, but not so large that the biscuit will disintegrate immediately. Think of it as creating a small inlet and outlet.
- 3
Initiate the 'slam': Gently insert the prepared end of the Tim Tam into the hot beverage. Place your mouth over the opposite, bitten corner. Begin to suck gently, like using a straw. You should feel the hot liquid being drawn up through the biscuit.
- 4
The transfer: As the liquid level in the mug decreases and you feel the biscuit softening, quickly bring the Tim Tam to your mouth and take a bite, consuming the melty, chocolate-soaked biscuit along with the hot liquid. Work swiftly to enjoy the full effect before the biscuit becomes too soft and collapses.
- 5
Repeat (optional): If you wish to have another go, prepare the second Tim Tam and repeat steps 2-4. Be aware that the biscuit may soften and break more quickly on subsequent attempts.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Speed is key: The Tim Tam will begin to soften and dissolve as soon as it hits the hot liquid. Practice makes perfect, but the goal is to get it from the drink to your mouth quickly.
- ✓Biscuit integrity: Avoid biting off too much of the biscuit, as this will cause it to break apart prematurely. Small, precise bites are best.
- ✓Temperature matters: Too cool, and the biscuit won't soften enough; too hot, and it will disintegrate instantly. The sweet spot is hot but comfortably drinkable.
- ✓Clean up: Have napkins or a damp cloth readily available, as this can be a delightfully messy experience.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Use hot chocolate for a richer, sweeter experience.
- Experiment with different biscuit flavors like Mint Slice or Double Coat.
- Try with hot tea, though the biscuit may absorb liquid differently.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use warm milk or a dairy-free alternative.