You know, I’d like to just open this post by saying that mars bar slice kicks chocolate crackles’ arse. If there was ever a fight to the death (a fight of deliciousness, that is) between treats containing rice bubbles, there would be no contest. Maybe it has something to do with copha, that gritty vegetable shortening that holds a chocolate crackle together (ew). Or maybe it’s the contrast between chewy/crunchy/salty/sweet that mars bar slice has. And if melting down a a shitload of mars bars and butter doesn’t seem decadent enough, maybe it’s that extra layer of chocolate on top that really seals the deal.
Whatever the reason, mars bar slice is the eternal crowd pleaser. Unless your’e diabetic. Or lactose intolerant. or don’t like chocolate. OK well, let’s just say we’re in a crowd of sweet tooths with no discernable allergies.
Mars Bar Slice from Exclusively Food
120g butter
270g Mars Bars
1 1/2 tablespoons (30ml) golden syrup
3 3/4 cups (120g) rice bubbles
For the topping:
225g milk chocolate
20g butter
Boiling water
Grease a 16cm by 21cm baking tray/pyrex dish, or anything roughly that volume.
Place butter, Mars Bars and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a whisk. You will know when it’s ready as not only will the lumps of nougat melt, but the whole mixture will suddenly gel together, thicken and become smooth and homogeneous. Turn off the heat.
Add the rice bubbles to the Mars Bar mixture and gently stir to combine, trying not to crush the rice bubbles.
Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, stirring every so often until smooth and liquid.
Press mixture firmly into the greased pan. Spread slice with topping and refrigerate overnight.
To loosen the slice, fill your sink with boiling water and place the slice, in its tray in the sink for a couple of minutes to loosen it. Turn it out onto a chopping board and slice to the desired sized pieces, dipping a sharp knife in a cup of boiling water in between slices. the slice will be quite hard, either wait 10 minutes or cut with a sawing motion. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tip: You could use baking paper rather than greasing the pan, this will be a hell of a lot easier as long as you have some overhang.
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From your description, I totally agree. A deathmatch-by-chocolate would have the Mars Bar Slice as a clear victor
OMFG. Enough said!
Miss Piggy recently posted…Courtney’s Brasserie, Parramatta
Delicious!!! My Nan used to make a Mars Bar Slice when I was little. It was the bomb! Thanks for reminding me I need to make this.
Jennifer (Delicieux) recently posted…Black Dahlia Cake
I have many Mars bars in the fridge in the secret compartment. This recipe is a MUST make for me. Thank you SO much for posting it!
Maureen recently posted…I think I’m back
Mars Bars would not last in my fridge…
Wow! So easy sounding but looks delicious and I can totally imagine that it tastes amazing!
Michelle recently posted…Triple Chocolate Profiteroles
Mars Bar slice conjures up images of my childhood like nothing else. My best friend had a recipe from her grandmother, and we used to make it on the weekends then settle down with crappy DVD’s and finish the pan!
It is so so so addictive. I wanna go home right now just so I can eat some of the leftovers…
Simple and delicious! Yum! Thanks for sharing.
Tastes fab…and probably better than the deep fried mars bars we used to get from the local chipper as kids!!
You are 100% right…mars bar slice kicks butt when it comes to the other imitators!
I have such fond memories of this slice as a kid!
Anna @ the shady pine recently posted…Green beans in tomato salsa
It does! I’m finding the ‘reminds me of my childhood’ foods garner the most comments. Something to think about.
I like how this is basically a taunt of anyone who doesn’t agree with the notion of the mars bar slice. Your confidence makes me a believer.
cool blog btw!
henry recently posted…It’s Been Awhile….
Anyone who doesn’t agree with mars bar slice it batshit crazy and that is that, sir.
Yum! This looks very naughty. I’ve never made a mars bar slice before, I can’t believe how easy it is, will definitely put this on ‘the list’. I have made chocolate crackles before, sans copha – just swap in marshmallows instead. Omnomnom.
Erin @ she cooks, she gardens recently posted…Cake Pops
Marshmallows are a good idea, much better than icky copha.
I love a good no bake slice especially now that the weather is hot!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted…Cornflake Milk Ice Cream
Yup, I can see this would kick any chocolate crackles arse. Bugger fruit or sugar-free snacks. Give me this shit any day. Although I do like the occasional toffee apple … That’s fruit isn’t it?
john@heneedsfood recently posted…Restaurant Atelier – Glebe
Insanity. The good kind but insanity none the less! Copha freaks me out a bit too, some how a quarter kilo of melted Mars bars doesn’t bother quite as much – go figure
JJ @ 84thand3rd recently posted…Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
Well, when you say a quarter of a kilo, it really *does* sound bad…
Lauren, you’ve done it again! Your slice looks gorgeous and I love the way you’ve styled this.
I agree – mars bars wins hands down. Of course it would. Only a CRAZY person would think crackles were better – I always thought they were so overrated.
Yum yum yum!!
SOLD!!! Love the look of these beauties!!! Love your style, Lau!
Liz recently posted…Chicken Stir Fry with Oyster Sauce~
A childhood favorite of mine… love mars bars slices and still make them
Moya recently posted…a real hot chocolate fix!
Oh I had So forgotten about Mars Bar slice – you will be the death of me now… danger!
Oh gosh I love Mars Bar Slice. If you ever meet someone who tells you they don’t care for it, walk away. You can’t possibly be friends with someone clearly so crazy.
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this looks amazing!