Fixing 1 Flaw: Great Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Create chewy, irresistible Rice Krispie Treats with a rich, salty-sweet caramel swirl. This recipe fixes common pitfalls to deliver a gourmet snack experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 18 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for caramel)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (for cereal mixture)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the granulated sugar, heavy cream, and sea salt for the caramel. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers gently.
- Cook the caramel mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until it reaches a light amber color. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the prepared caramel mixture into a small bowl and set aside for drizzling later.
- Return the saucepan with the remaining caramel to low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Do not let it brown further.
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat. Stir in the pinch of salt for the cereal base.
- Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until it is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Work fast; it sets quickly.
- Drizzle the reserved caramel evenly over the top of the treats.
- Let the treats cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the best, chewiest texture.
- For an extra gooey center, slightly undercook the caramel before adding the marshmallows.
- If the mixture is too stiff to spread, gently warm the pan briefly on the stovetop over very low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 18g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 10mg