Description
Brown butter dulce de leche rice krispie treats blend nostalgic comfort with luxurious caramel notes. Gooey marshmallows and crisp cereal create an irresistible dessert you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal (cinnamon sugar flavored)
- 5 tbsps (2.5 oz) butter
- ½ can dulce de leche
- ½ tsp sea salt (fine grain)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray, line with parchment paper, and spray again for easy release.
- Brown Butter Creation: Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, swirling continuously until it reaches a golden-amber hue with a nutty fragrance, then immediately remove to prevent scorching.
- Marshmallow Fusion: Add sea salt and mini marshmallows to the browned butter, stirring constantly until completely dissolved into a smooth, glossy mixture, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Cereal Coating: Pour the marshmallow blend over crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl, gently folding until every piece is uniformly enrobed, then fold in remaining marshmallows to create delightful molten pockets.
- Layering Technique: Press half the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan, spread dulce de leche evenly across the surface, then carefully top with remaining cereal mixture, smoothing the surface with clean hands or a spatula.
- Setting and Serving: Allow treats to stabilize at room temperature for approximately 1 hour until firm, then slice into square portions using a sharp knife and serve.
Notes
- Precision in Browning: Watch butter closely during browning process to achieve golden-amber color without burning, which can create bitter taste.
- Marshmallow Melting Technique: Stir constantly while melting marshmallows to prevent scorching and ensure smooth, glossy consistency.
- Pan Preparation Matters: Double-spray parchment paper ensures effortless removal and prevents treats from sticking to pan or paper.
- Temperature Control: Let treats set at room temperature for exactly one hour to achieve perfect texture and easy cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg