Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm x 30cm slice pan, extending paper 2cm above the sides of the pan. Arrange biscuits over base of pan, trimming as required.

Pour condensed milk, essence, copha and food colouring into a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add cherries and coconut and keep mixing adding a few extra drops of food colouring until it reaches the desired colour.

Spoon mixture over biscuits. Press mixture to cover base evenly and level the top.

Spread chocolate over top of slice. Stand for 1 hour or until set. Cut into pieces. Serve.