Make 2 Ingredient Chocolate Crunch Bars

If you’re craving a Crunch Bar, you don’t need to head to the market — you can make it at home with just two ingredients. All you need is one cup of crisped rice cereal (like Rice Krispies) and 12 to 16 ounces of chocolate bars. Use less chocolate for a balanced chocolate-to-rice ratio, or more chocolate if you prefer a richer chocolate flavor.

To start, chop the chocolate for melting. Use the double boiler method: place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl over a pot of boiling water on low heat. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Then, mix in the crisped rice cereal.

Next, pour the mixture into a square baking dish lined with foil or parchment paper, ensuring there’s some overhang on two opposite sides for easy removal. Refrigerate for at least one hour to set. The result is a chocolatey, crunchy treat that rivals store-bought versions.

If you’re open to using a third ingredient, there are many ways to customize your chocolate crunch bar. Drizzle a sweet sauce over the top for extra flavor, such as salted caramel, whiskey dessert sauce, fruit sauce, or butterscotch sauce.

For a chocolate and peanut butter combo, mix ½ cup of peanut butter into the melted chocolate along with the crisped rice cereal. Alternatively, add ½ cup of your favorite jam for a fruity twist, such as raspberry, strawberry, or vanilla blackberry jam.

The classic two-ingredient version is delicious on its own, but you can also get creative with serving. Break the bar into pieces to serve over ice cream, use two pieces to make an ice cream sandwich, or use broken pieces to decorate a cake, like lining the top of a chocolate mousse cake.

Re-reported from the article originally published in TastingTable.