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Get into the Easter spirit with these Maltesers® crispy bars
Topped with marbled chocolate and Maltesers® Mini Bunnies, these deliciously crunchy treats are perfect for making with your kids
We all love a classic chocolate egg, but there’s something extra special about making your own Easter treats from scratch as a family. Whether you’re planning a party or simply looking for ways to keep your children entertained during the school holidays, these crispy bars from Maltesers® are a great way to get everyone involved and have fun in the kitchen.
Not only are they super easy to make, but you can also customise the decorations however your kids like. Plus, they come together in just 20 minutes, so you can whip them up and leave them to set while you get on with your Easter egg hunting!
Maltesers® crispy bars
SERVES 24| PREP 20 mins, plus chilling | Easy
Ingredients
• Unsalted butter 60g
• Marshmallows 320g, chopped
• Toasted rice cereal 200g
• M&M’S® Chocolate Eggs 1 x 80g bag, lightly crushed
• Milk chocolate 200g, finely chopped
• White chocolate 200g, finely chopped
• Maltesers® Milk Chocolate Mini Bunnies 1 x 58g bag
• Maltesers® White Chocolate Mini Bunnies 1 x 58g bag
Method
Step 1
Lightly grease and line a 28cm x 18cm tin with baking paper. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over a low heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the toasted rice cereal and M&M’S® Chocolate Eggs, then tip the mixture into the prepared tin and press it flat, using slightly wet hands (to prevent it from sticking to you).
Step 3
Add the milk and white chocolate to separate heatproof bowls, then melt them over pans of gently simmering water. Dot spoonfuls of milk chocolate over the cereal mixture, then spoon the white chocolate into the gaps until all the cereal is covered.
Step 4
Swirl a skewer or fork through the chocolate to create a marbled effect, then gently tap the base of the tin on a flat surface to level it out. Top with all the Maltesers® Mini Bunnies, then leave to chill for a few hours, or until the chocolate is set. To serve, bring to room temperature and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Per serving: 224kcal - Fat 9.5g - Saturates 6g - Carbs 31.4g - Sugars 22.4g - Fibre 0.4g - Protein 3g - Salt 0.2g
Helpful hacks
Instead of buying even more chocolate, why not melt down any spare Easter eggs to create the chocolate topping?
If you want to save some time, you can easily melt your milk and white chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave.
This recipe is very versatile, so you can decorate it with whatever Easter chocolate or sweets you have to hand.
To get perfect edges on your bars, warm your knife under hot water for a few seconds then dry it off, before cutting through the chocolate.
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