Description
Gooey brown butter dulce de leche rice krispies treats meld nostalgic childhood comfort with sophisticated caramel sweetness. Marshmallow magic meets rich brown butter, creating an irresistible dessert you won’t be able to stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups cinnamon sugar flavored Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 cups mini marshmallows (8 cups melted, 2 cups whole)
- 5 tablespoons (2.5 ounces) butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/2 can dulce de leche
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray, then line with foil or parchment paper to create an easy removal sling, spraying again for additional release.
- Transform butter into a nutty, golden-brown delight by melting in a large pot over medium heat, watching carefully until rich amber flecks appear and a toasty aroma develops, then immediately remove from heat.
- Combine browned butter with salt and most of the marshmallows, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes silky and uniform, then incorporate vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Transfer the molten marshmallow blend into a spacious mixing bowl containing Rice Krispies, folding gently to ensure complete cereal coverage, then fold in remaining marshmallows while mixture maintains warmth.
- Distribute half the cereal mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even base layer, then carefully spread dulce de leche across the surface for a luxurious caramel ribbon.
- Carefully top the caramel layer with remaining Rice Krispie mixture, pressing gently to create a seamless seal, and allow treats to rest at room temperature for approximately 1 hour until completely set and cooled.
Notes
- Brown the butter slowly to develop a rich, nutty flavor without burning, watching carefully for golden-brown flecks that signal perfect caramelization.
- Use room temperature marshmallows for smoother melting and more even coating of the Rice Krispies, ensuring a consistent texture throughout the treats.
- Add extra marshmallows at the end for pockets of gooey sweetness and a more indulgent texture that creates delightful marshmallow pulls when eating.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Rice Krispies with a gluten-free crispy rice cereal, making the recipe accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg