This tart needs just 3 ingredients; cornflakes, Mars bars and cream meaning it really couldn't be easier to make and is an ideal dessert to have on hand when time is of the essence.
If you or your guests love nostalgic and chocolate-y desserts, this is the one recipe you have to roll out. Everyone will love it, guaranteed.
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Yields:
12 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Cal/Serv:
341
Ingredients
For the base
275g
Mars bars, roughly chopped
125ml
double cream
150g
cornflakes, roughly crushed
For the filling
250g
Mars bars, roughly chopped
150ml
double cream
Directions
Step 1Line the base and sides of a 20.5cm round cake tin with baking parchment.
Step 2For the base, melt the Mars bars and cream in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water (make sure the base of the bowl does not touch the water). Stir the mixture occasionally, until smooth (this takes a while).
Step 3Remove bowl from the heat and stir in the cornflakes, until coated. Spoon most of the cornflake mixture into the prepared tin and press to level with the back of a spoon. Press remaining mixture neatly 4cm up the sides of the tin. Chill for 30min to set.
Step 4Meanwhile, for the filling, in a clean bowl melt the Mars bars, cream and a pinch of fine salt as before (this takes a while). Pour into the cornflake case (still in tin) and chill to set, about 2hr.
Step 5To serve, transfer to a cake stand or plate and serve in slices.
GH TIPS:
You can get ahead by making and chilling this recipe up to 2 days ahead. Just keep it in the tin so it keeps its shape.
Not a fan of cornflakes? You can switch up the cereal to anything you fancy really - crispy rice or shredded wheat, in place of the cornflakes are great substitutes.
Not keen on Mars bars? You could experiment with melting down a Snickers bar instead!
Want to jazz up the topping so it looks a bit more extravagant? Why not add on some piped whipped cream and chunks of chopped Mars bars so each person gets a slice with a bit more topping?
If you like simple, easy desserts with minimal ingredients, you HAVE to check out our 3-ingredient chocolate cake recipe. It's magical watching it come together in so few ingredients.
Per serving:
Calories: 341
Protein: 3g
Total fat: 19g
Saturates: 11g
Carbs: 39g
Total sugars: 27g
Fibre: 1g
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