Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors that will elevate your dessert game. These no-bake treats are made with crispy rice cereal, gooey vegan marshmallows, and a luscious caramel layer, topped with a rich chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for parties, family movie nights, or as a quick indulgent snack, they come together in just 30 minutes. With a fun texture and irresistible taste, these treats are sure to impress everyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 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 caramels or caramel bites
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the vegan marshmallows. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and mix in vanilla.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and unwrapped caramels. Heat until melted and smooth.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispie cereal in a bowl. Mix well and press into the prepared dish.
- Pour the caramel layer over the Rice Krispie base evenly and sprinkle with sea salt.
- For the chocolate drizzle, heat heavy cream until bubbling; pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the caramel layer and top with more sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg