Description
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, merging the gooeyness of vegan marshmallows with the crunch of crispy cereal and a rich caramel layer. With a touch of sea salt, these treats strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty, making them ideal for any gathering or as an indulgent afternoon snack. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, they provide a fun cooking experience for both novice and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces caramels (unwrapped)
- 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 large saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add vegan marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another saucepan, melt together sweetened condensed milk, 5 tablespoons of butter, and unwrapped caramels over medium heat until smooth.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispie cereal in the baking dish and mix well. Pour the caramel on top and let cool for about 15 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until bubbling, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled caramel layer and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg