Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and salty with our Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence. This no-bake dessert elevates the classic childhood favorite, featuring soft vegan marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and a luscious caramel layer topped with silky chocolate. Perfect for parties or cozy family gatherings, these treats are quick to prepare, allowing you to satisfy your sweet tooth in just 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack or served at a festive event, these treats are sure to become a hit with friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 10 ounces caramels or caramel bites
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add vegan marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in Rice Krispie cereal until well coated and press into the baking dish.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and caramels over medium heat until melted and creamy. Pour over the Rice Krispie base and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until bubbling; pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle this over the caramel layer and sprinkle more sea salt on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg