Description
When classic comfort food meets gourmet indulgence, magic happens—just like with these Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Here’s everything you’ll need to make a batch of these indulgent cereal bars:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Optional toppings:
- Extra drizzle of dulce de leche
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
- Melted chocolate or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prep your pan: Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly coat with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Brown the butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. This takes about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Add marshmallows and dulce de leche: Reduce heat to low. Add marshmallows, stirring until almost fully melted. Then stir in the dulce de leche and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add cereal: Remove from heat. Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, stirring until fully coated with the gooey mixture.
- Press into pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly press it into an even layer using a spatula or clean hands. (Tip: Spray hands with a bit of cooking spray to prevent sticking.)
- Cool and set: Let the treats cool at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing. For quicker setting, place the pan in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
- Slice and garnish: Cut into squares and optionally drizzle with extra dulce de leche or a sprinkle of flaky salt for presentation.
Notes
- Don’t rush the browning butter: That golden color brings an incredible depth of flavor—watch closely and remove from heat as soon as it smells nutty.
- Avoid overcooking the marshmallows: Melting them slowly over low heat ensures your treats stay soft and chewy.
- Use parchment paper in your dish: It makes cleanup and lifting the bars out effortless.
- Gently press the mixture: Pressing too hard can make the bars too dense—use a light hand.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–16 squares
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
Keywords: Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats