Mars Crunch Lazy Cake

Ingredients

• 20 regular size Mars bars (51 grams each), or MilkyWay in the US
• 2 cups (1 pint/ 500ml) heavy cream
• 3 (250g) boxes or 1 1/2 (400g) boxes Digestive Biscuits*
• 100 g chocolate bar, any type, for chocolate shavings (optional)
• 3 bags Maltesers or Whoppers, for decorating (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large, microwave-safe bowl, cut the Mars...: In a large, microwave-safe bowl, cut the Mars bars into large chunks. Pour the cream over the chocolate chunks.

2. 2

   Heat together in the microwave, stirring every minute,...: Heat together in the microwave, stirring every minute, until the Mars is almost melted; about 3 minutes. Remove the Mars mixture from the microwave and continue stirring, allowing the residual heat to melt the remaining chocolate. Keep stirring until mostly smooth.

3. 3

   In a deep serving platter, like a trifle...: In a deep serving platter, like a trifle bowl, roughly break some digestive biscuits and arrange into a single layer to cover the bottom of the bowl.

4. 4

   Ladle on some Mars sauce over the Digestive...: Ladle on some Mars sauce over the Digestive Biscuits' layer, enough to thinly coat and cover them.

5. 5

   Repeat the process of layering Digestive Biscuits and...: Repeat the process of layering Digestive Biscuits and covering with Mars sauce, ending with the Mars sauce as the final layer.

6. 6

   Allow the dessert to cool down slightly for...: Allow the dessert to cool down slightly for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before garnishing. This ensures that the heat of the sauce won't melt the decorations and also allows the flavors to meld together.

7. 7

   When cool enough, arrange Maltesters/Whoppers balls all around...: When cool enough, arrange Maltesters/Whoppers balls all around the rim of bowl, creating a ring. Microwave the chocolate bar for 10 seconds to soften it up slightly for grating. Using a vegetable peeler and holding it right on top of the dessert bowl, grate the sides of the chocolate bar to make curls. Let them fall into the center, inside the Maltesers/Whoppers ring, to cover up all the shaggy biscuit pieces.

8. 8

   Serve warm, at room temperature or cold straight...: Serve warm, at room temperature or cold straight from the fridge. It's the least fussy recipe ever, and it's delicious in every way or form. I really can't decide which way I like it more; they're all good. Store leftovers, if there's any, in an airtight container in the fridge.