Description
Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats deliver nostalgic comfort with a gourmet twist. Luxurious brown butter and creamy dulce de leche elevate this classic dessert, promising irresistible sweetness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal (cinnamon sugar flavored)
- 10 cups mini marshmallows
Butter and Flavor Enhancers:
- 5 tablespoons (2.5 ounces) butter
- ½ can dulce de leche
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, fine grain
Instructions
- Prepare a 9 x 9-inch (23 x 23 centimeters) baking pan by thoroughly coating with nonstick cooking spray, then lining with parchment paper, and spraying the parchment again to ensure easy removal.
- Create brown butter by melting unsalted butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, continuously swirling and watching until the butter transforms to a rich golden-amber color with a nutty aroma, then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Introduce sea salt and of mini marshmallows into the browned butter, stirring constantly until the marshmallows completely dissolve and create a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Incorporate pure vanilla extract into the marshmallow blend, mixing thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Transfer the marshmallow mixture over crispy rice cereal in a spacious mixing bowl, gently folding and stirring until every cereal piece is uniformly coated with the sweet marshmallow mixture.
- Gently fold the remaining of mini marshmallows into the mixture, creating pockets of unmelted marshmallow throughout.
- Carefully press half of the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even base layer, then generously spread dulce de leche across the surface in a uniform layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Delicately layer the remaining Rice Krispies mixture over the dulce de leche, using clean hands or a spatula to create a smooth, even top.
- Allow the treats to set at room temperature for approximately 1 hour until firm, then slice into square portions using a sharp knife and serve.
Notes
- Dulce de leche transforms ordinary treats into a luxurious dessert with its rich, caramel-like sweetness.
- Browning butter develops deep, nutty flavors that elevate the classic Rice Krispie recipe beyond childhood memories.
- Extra marshmallows create pockets of gooey texture, ensuring each bite remains soft and indulgent.
- Parchment paper allows for easy removal and clean cutting of perfectly shaped squares.
- Sea salt balances the intense sweetness, adding a sophisticated layer of complexity to the nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg