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The Tim Tam is a popular chocolate biscuit native to Australia. It consists of two wafers of malted biscuit which sandwich a creamy chocolate filling, with the whole thing being held together by a thin outer layer of chocolate. By nibbling away part of the biscuit, you can drink through it in the same way you would a straw! This technique is called by many different names, including the Tim Tam slam, the Tim Tam suck, Tim Tam bomb, and more. If you've got a pack of Tim Tams and a beverage, you'll surely want to give it a try.
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Determine your beverage. You can drink virtually anything with your Tim Tams, so long as the liquid is not too thick (Tea or hot milk is a go to, water is frowned upon). Pudding, for example, would likely be difficult to Tim Tam slam. Research done by Arnott's, the company that created the Tim Tam, indicates some favorite beverages you might want to Tim Tam slam, including: [1] X Research source
- Coffee
- Port
- Hot chocolate
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Purchase your Tim Tams. If you do not live in Australia, you may have difficulty finding this delicious treat. While local grocers might not stock Tim Tams, you may be able to find these at an international food store or multicultural market.
- There are many different varieties to choose from, including Tim Tam fingers and flavored Tim Tams. To accomplish the traditional slam, you'll want the biscuits labeled "Original" on the packaging.
- You may find that the long, thin version of Tim Tams, Tim Tam Fingers, make an even better straw. You may want to give this a shot once you've experienced the traditional Tim Tam slam with the original biscuit.
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Poise the Tim Tam for slamming. Open your pack of Tim Tams and remove one from the packaging. You'll want to hold the Tim Tam between your pointer finger and thumb, with your fingers being placed roughly in the middle of the cracker.
- You may want to have some napkins or paper towel on hand. The Tim Tam will melt as your beverage passes through it. The melted chocolate will transfer to your fingers easily. [2] X Research source
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Create the openings through which you'll slam. You're going to create a straw with your biscuit by nibbling two diagonally opposite corners of the Tim Tam. Be sure you eat enough of the corner that you can see the creamy chocolate filling that is between the two crackers. [3] X Research source
- The creamy middle is the route through which you'll be slurping your drink. If you have not eaten away enough of the malted wafer, it will be difficult for you to draw your beverage up through the Tim Tam.
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Suck your drink through the Tim Tam. Now that there's an opening at opposite ends of your biscuit, you can dunk one of your nibbled off ends into beverage and begin sucking at the opposite nibbled off end. This should draw the liquid up through the Tim Tam. [4] X Research source
- Your Tim Tam will also begin to absorb whatever you are drinking. Some beverages will absorb more quickly than others, but eventually your Tim Tam will become saturated.
- Timing is important at this point in the slam. If you wait too long, your Tim Tam might fall apart into your drink. If you jump the gun, you might find your Tim Tam hasn't reached optimal saturation.
- You should avoid drinking beverages that are too hot with your Tim Tam. This could result in you burning your mouth! If your drink just came out of the coffee pot, microwave, or off the stove, you may want to wait a few minutes. [5] X Research source
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Slam the melty treat into your mouth. Once the Tim Tam has become a delicious, gooey mess of chocolate, you should quickly put it in your mouth before it falls apart and you lose it in your drink! You may want to insert your fingers into your mouth along with the biscuit so that you can lick away any residual chocolate. [6] X Research source
- You should always wash your hands before eating, and especially before doing the Tim Tam slam. The melty chocolate can mix easily with dirt or bacteria on your fingers and get in your mouth. [7] X Research source
Community Q&A
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QuestionI tried the Tim-Tam slam, and now whenever I talk I can only speak in Aussie catchphrases, is this normal?Community AnswerYes, this is very normal. Other side effects may include love for Vegemite, constantly wearing thongs to bed, and cooking on a barbecue.
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QuestionCould this maneuver be a choking hazard?Community AnswerIf completed properly, the Tim Tam Slam can be completed without danger of choking. This is because the biscuit reaches peak saturation point prior to consumption, limiting the risk.
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QuestionHypothetically, would pudding saturate the Tim Tams?Community AnswerIt would depend on the consistency of the pudding. If the pudding is viscous, it will not saturate your Tim Tams, but if it's a thinner pudding, it should work fine.
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Tips
- Don't leave the Tim Tam's in milk for too long or they will break apart. It can be maddening having to hunt for a lost chunk of cookie that's been submerged in your drink!Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- Make sure your Tim Tams aren't melty at all before attempting your slam. For the best results, keep your Tim Tams in the fridge and take them out right before the slam.
- There's lots of different flavors of Tim Tam you can try, but I recommend starting with the original first and then branching out to see what you like best!
Things You'll Need
- A beverage (preferably something warm, such as coffee, tea or hot chocolate)
- Napkins or paper towel (optional)
- Mug
- Tim Tams
References
- ↑ https://www.taste.com.au/articles/tim-tam-fans-meet-new-tim-tam-slams/v4puf0y1
- ↑ https://amp.firstwefeast.com/eat/2014/10/how-to-do-a-tim-tam-slam
- ↑ https://www.taste.com.au/articles/tim-tam-fans-meet-new-tim-tam-slams/v4puf0y1
- ↑ https://www.taste.com.au/articles/tim-tam-fans-meet-new-tim-tam-slams/v4puf0y1
- ↑ http://firstwefeast.com/eat/2014/10/how-to-do-a-tim-tam-slam
- ↑ https://www.taste.com.au/articles/tim-tam-fans-meet-new-tim-tam-slams/v4puf0y1
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/wash-hands.html
About This Article
The Tim Tam is a popular chocolate biscuit native to Australia. It consists of two wafers of malted biscuit which sandwich a creamy chocolate filling, with the whole thing being held together by a thin outer layer of chocolate. By biting opposing corners, you can create a straw-like cookie that you can drink coffee, milk, or tea! This technique is called by many different names, including the Tim Tam slam, the Tim Tam suck, Tim Tam bomb. To do a Tim Tam Slam, first create the openings through which you’ll slam. You can create a straw by biting the corners opposite of one another. You’ll want to eat enough of the corner that you can see the creamy chocolate filling that is between the two crackers. Place your TimTam into the beverage of your choice and begin to suck on the nibbled end. This should bring the liquid through the Tim Tam and into your mouth. Be aware that if you wait too long, your Tim Tam may absorb too much of the liquid, become soggy, and fall apart into your drink. Once you’ve taken a sip of your beverage, you can slam the melty treat into your mouth. The Tim Tam should be a delicious, gooey chocolate treat! That is how you do the Tim Tam slam. To learn where you can find Tim Tams, keep reading!
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