Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Indulge in the joy of making Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence! This delightful dessert combines the nostalgic flavors of your childhood with a gourmet twist. Featuring soft, gooey vegan marshmallows layered under rich caramel and drizzled with chocolate, these treats are perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying after a long day. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can create a batch that appeals to kids and adults alike. Their customizable nature makes them versatile for any occasion, ensuring they will quickly become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces caramels or caramel bites
- 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 over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter. Add vegan marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, 5 tablespoons butter, and caramels. Stir until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the prepared Rice Krispie base and sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Heat heavy cream until bubbling; pour over milk chocolate chips and stir until melted. Drizzle over caramel layer and finish with another sprinkle of sea salt.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg