Description
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining the gooey sweetness of marshmallows with the rich taste of salted caramel. This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy nights in—ensuring everyone indulges in its irresistible flavor. With a crispy texture and a touch of chocolate drizzle, these treats are not only visually stunning but also satisfyingly sweet and salty. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this simple yet indulgent recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces caramels (or caramel bites)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, 5 tablespoons of butter, and unwrapped caramels. Melt over medium heat until smooth; pour over the Rice Krispie mixture in the baking dish.
- Allow the caramel layer to cool for about 15 minutes before drizzling with melted chocolate prepared by heating heavy cream and mixing it with chocolate chips until smooth.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top and let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg