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Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares

British · Dessert · Easy

Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares

Total
1 hr 50 min
Prep
1 hr 40 min
Serves
16
Calories
210
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Crisp rice cereal holds together with melted caramel-nougat bars, finished with a smooth milk-chocolate top that cracks under the knife.

A bowl of melted candy bars turns Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares into a sticky, chewy treat with plenty of crunch. Gentle heat softens the nougat and caramel before the cereal goes in, so the mixture spreads evenly through the pan.

Use chocolate-coated caramel-and-nougat bars, such as UK Mars bars or US Milky Way bars. Press the mixture just enough to bind it; packing it hard makes the squares difficult to bite.

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Method

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment. Put caramel nougat chocolate bars and butter in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water. Stir for until melted together and mostly smooth.

  2. Remove the bowl from the heat and fold in crispy rice cereal until coated. Scrape into the pan and press gently into an even layer.

  3. Melt milk chocolate in a clean bowl over the simmering water for , stirring until smooth. Spread over the cereal base.

  4. Cool for , then refrigerate for until firm. Lift out and cut into 16 squares with a warm, dry knife.

Forkue tips

  • Check candy-bar ingredients if serving vegetarians; some nougat bars contain gelatin or egg.

Storing and reheating

Keep airtight in the fridge for 1 week. Let squares stand briefly at room temperature before biting so the caramel layer is chewy rather than hard.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

210Calories
2gProtein
29gCarbs
10gFat

Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares: FAQ

Which candy bars should I buy?

Use a chocolate-covered bar with caramel and fluffy nougat. US Mars bars contain almonds and give a different result.

Why did the chocolate top crack unevenly?

It was too cold for cutting. Let the slab soften slightly, score the chocolate first and then cut through the cereal.

How do I store and reheat Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares?

Keep airtight in the fridge for 1 week. Let squares stand briefly at room temperature before biting so the caramel layer is chewy rather than hard.

How long does Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares take?

About 1 hr 50 min in total: 1 hr 40 min prep and 10 min cooking.

What do I need to make Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares?

The key ingredients are caramel nougat chocolate bars, butter, crispy rice cereal and milk chocolate, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Chocolate Caramel Crispy Squares?

Check candy-bar ingredients if serving vegetarians; some nougat bars contain gelatin or egg.

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