Coco Pop Mars Bar Slice

Say hello to the new, improved and extra chocolatey Mars Bar Slice recipe.... Coco Pop Mars Bar Slice! Just like the classic recipe but made with Coco Pops instead of Rice Bubbles!

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Course: bars and slices

Cuisine: American, Australian recipe, western

Prep Time: 10

Chilling time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

Servings: serves

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $5

Equipment

Microwave, Thermomix or Stove-Top

Ingredients

75 g (⅓ cup) butter
150 g Mars Bars chopped
20 g (1 tbs) golden syrup
125 g (3 cups) Coco Pops
250 g (1 ⅔ cups) milk chocolate
20 g (1 tbs) coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)

Instructions

Conventional Method

Grease and line a 18cm x 22cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
Melt the butter, 100g (two thirds) of the Mars Bars and golden syrup in 30 second bursts in the microwave on 50% power (or on low heat in a saucepan).
Mix until the butter and golden syrup are smooth.
Please note: the Mars Bars will not completely melt.
If using a Thermomix: Place 100g (two thirds) of the chopped Mars Bars, butter and golden syrup into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3 minutes on 60 degrees, Speed 2.
Stir through the Coco Pops and the remaining Mars Bar (chopped).
If using a Thermomix: Add the Coco Pops and the remaining Mars Bar. Mix for 15 seconds on Reverse, Speed 2, or until completely combined.
Press mixture very firmly into the prepared tin.
Place milk chocolate and coconut oil/vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium for 3 minutes, 50% power, or until just melted, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon. Stir until smooth.
If using a Thermomix: Place the milk chocolate into a clean and dry Thermomix bowl. Melt for 2-3 minutes on 50 degrees, Speed 3 (scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally).
Spread over slice and refrigerate until firm (a minimum of 3-4 hours - or best overnight).
Remove slice from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cutting into squares with a warm serrated knife.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Melting the butter, golden syrup and Mars Bars - you can melt the ingredients in the microwave, on the stove-top or in a Thermomix. Note: The Mars Bars will not melt completely but will still in small chunks – this is fine.
Golden syrup substitutions - you can replace the golden syrup with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.
Use a fresh box of Coco Pops - this will ensure your slice is crispy and crunchy!
Press the mixture VERY firmly into a greased and lined baking tin - the mixture needs to be pressed down very firmly so that it doesn’t break apart when you cut it. See my tips for cutting the perfect slice.
Adding coconut oil or vegetable oil to the milk chocolate - will help it to stop from cracking when sliced.
Setting time - leave in the fridge to set for a minimum of 3-4 hours (overnight is best).
Cutting the slice - take the slice out of the fridge 30 minutes before cutting to allow the chocolate to soften slightly. Use a small serrated knife to cut through the chocolate layer and then through the rice bubbles layer.
Storing - Coco Pop Mars Bar Slice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing - this slice can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

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