Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Indulge in the delightful taste of Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence, where nostalgia meets gourmet flair. These treats combine gooey vegan marshmallows and crispy Rice Krispies, enhanced by a luscious layer of rich caramel and a decadent chocolate drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, they are both quick to prepare and irresistible to everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces unwrapped caramels
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add vegan marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, 5 tablespoons butter, and unwrapped caramels. Stir until smooth over medium heat.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the Rice Krispie base in the baking dish.
- Heat heavy cream until bubbling; pour it over milk chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt before allowing to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg