Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy vegan marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and sweet caramel with a hint of salt. Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are an easy-to-make dessert that elevates the classic snack into a sensational treat for any occasion. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up, these treats can be customized with your favorite toppings like nuts or dried fruit for added texture. Enjoy the satisfying balance of sweet and salty flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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 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
- Prepare a greased 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, combine sweetened condensed milk, caramels, and remaining butter. Melt over medium heat until smooth. Pour over the Rice Krispie layer in the baking dish and sprinkle sea salt on top.
- For the chocolate sauce, heat heavy cream until bubbling, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate over cooled caramel layer and add more sea salt for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg