Party Ring Tray Bake

Name: Party Ring Tray Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 450 g Party Ring biscuits; 150 g Butter, melted; 397 g Condensed milk, divided; 250 g White chocolate; Pink gel food colouring ((optional)); 4 Bags Mini Party Rings ((84g))

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This Party Ring tray bake is a nostalgic, no-bake treat that's perfect for any special occasion. It has a tasty biscuit base and is topped with creamy white chocolate fudge and mini Party Rings. It's SO easy to make with just a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes of prep time!

If you've seen my Custard Cream tray bake, Jammie Dodger tray bake and Bourbon biscuit tray bake, you probably could've guessed this Party Ring tray bake was on its way! I plan to slowly work my way through all of the nostalgic British biscuits and turn them into tasty no-bake slices!

This is probably my favourite one to date because I just adored Party Rings so much when I was a child. I think it would make a great addition to a kids' birthday party spread, an afternoon tea or even an office meeting. Whatever the occasion, it's sure to be popular!

If you're ready to get started, you can find my ingredient and equipment notes below, along with my top tips and step-by-step photos. Or, if you prefer the condensed version, just scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Party Ring biscuits: We'll use these colourful biscuits both in the base and on top of this tray bake. They bring a sweet, buttery flavour and a nice crunch. I used regular-sized ones in the base and mini ones for the topping but if you can't find the minis, just chop up a few regular-sized Party Rings.
Butter: Melted butter acts as a 'glue' to help hold the biscuit base together. I like to use salted but unsalted is fine too. Make sure it's fully melted and slightly cooled before you add it to the biscuit crumbs.
Condensed milk: This is used in both the base and the topping. It adds sweetness and helps to bind the ingredients together. Make sure to follow the recipe instructions closely and don't add the entire tin to the base! Also, if you're a beginner, I've written a whole post to help you learn the difference between condensed milk and evaporated milk.
White chocolate: White chocolate gives the topping a creamy, fudgy texture. Milky Bar tastes the best (in my opinion) but I often use supermarket-brand white chocolate for this recipe too and it works great.
Pink food colouring: This is not essential but it helps give the traybake that classic Party Ring vibe. I coloured 2 tablespoons of the white chocolate topping pink then swirled it into the rest. It's subtle but pretty!

Equipment

Food processor or blender: Either one of these tools is handy for crushing the Party Rings into fine crumbs. I used my Ninja blender. If you don't mind a little extra effort, you can use a rolling pin and a zip-lock bag the old-school way. Just make sure the crumbs are super fine as any large lumps may cause the base to crumble when you cut into it later.
8x8-inch tin: This is the best size for nice thick slices, but a 9x9-inch will work too. If you'd like to use a different shape or size of tin, use my cake pan converter to adjust the ingredients accordingly.
Baking paper: For easy removal after your traybake has set. Leave a bit hanging over each edge so that the fudge topping doesn't 'glue' it to the tin.
Saucepan: You'll need this for melting the white chocolate and condensed milk together for the fudge topping. If you'd rather use the microwave, take the mixture out every 30 seconds or so to stir- this will prevent burning or seizing.
Bowls: A large one for making the biscuit base and a smaller heatproof one if you're melting the topping in the microwave.
Utensils: You'll need a wooden spoon for mixing, a toothpick or butter knife for swirling the topping, and a sharp knife for cutting the traybake into slices.

party ring biscuit traybake slices in a stack of 3

How to make Party Ring Tray Bake

Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch tin with baking paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.

Step 2: Place 450g of Party Ring biscuits into a food processor or blender and blitz until they become fine crumbs. Run your fingers through them to make sure there are no large lumps left.

Step 3: Add the biscuit crumbs to a large bowl then add 150g of melted butter and 120ml of condensed milk. Save the rest of the condensed milk (277ml) for the topping.

Step 4: Mix everything together (it should look a bit like a cheesecake base) then press the mixture into your lined tin. You can smooth it out with your hands by placing a piece of baking paper on top first.

Step 5: Next, add 250g of white chocolate to a saucepan along with the rest of the tin of condensed milk. Place it over low heat on the stove and stir gently until the chocolate has fully melted. The mixture should look thick and glossy.

Step 6: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Place a few tablespoons of the fudge mixture into a separate bowl and colour it with a small amount of pink food colouring.

Step 7: Spread the white chocolate topping onto your biscuit base then spoon random dollops of the pink mixture on top. Use a toothpick or butter knife to swirl it to make a marbled pattern.

Step 8: Top with more Party Rings then place your traybake in the fridge for 4 hours to set.

Step 9: Once set, remove it from the tin using the baking paper overhang, cut it into slices and enjoy! I cut mine into 16 squares but you can make yours as big or as small as you like.

Top Tips

When colouring the fudge topping pink, I recommend using gel colour as it's less likely to make the mixture seize. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of oil to help incorporate it.
If you're short on time, pop the traybake in the freezer for about 90 minutes instead of the fridge for 4 hours.
To get clean, neat slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between each cut.

FAQ

How long will this Party Ring tray bake last?

If stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge, this will keep for up to 5 days. However, the biscuits on top may start to soften a bit after a couple of days.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, you can freeze it for up to 1 month. Cut it into portions first then place it in a freezer-safe container. You can use small pieces of baking paper to prevent them from sticking together as they freeze. To defrost, transfer to the fridge overnight.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes about 16 servings when cut into small/medium squares. If you want your slices to be larger, you'll get about 12 servings. If you're serving a crowd, you can cut the squares in half to make 32 small triangles.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes. Party Ring biscuits are 'accidentally vegan' so you can use dairy-free alternatives for the other ingredients. Use vegetable spread instead of butter, coconut condensed milk, and dairy-free white chocolate. You'll also need to check that your food colouring is vegan-friendly too.

slice of party ring tray bake on a white worktop

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I hope you like this Party Ring tray bake! If you make it at home, please leave a comment and rating below to let me know what you think. Enjoy!