Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Experience 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 by layering soft, gooey vegan marshmallows with crispy cereal and rich caramel, topped with a luscious chocolate drizzle. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party, movie night, or simply an afternoon snack—these treats are easily customizable to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in 30 minutes or less!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces caramel bites
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons butter (for the caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add vegan marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and unwrapped caramels over medium heat until smooth. 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 chocolate over the cooled caramel layer and sprinkle with sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (58g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg