Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence. This easy-to-make dessert elevates the nostalgic childhood favorite, combining soft marshmallows and crispy Rice Krispies with a rich caramel layer and a drizzle of chocolate. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, each bite offers the perfect balance of sweet and salty delight. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or simply as an afternoon treat, these no-bake goodies are sure to impress everyone. Customize them by adding your choice of nuts or different chocolates for a personal twist. Get ready to make a dessert that will become a cherished favorite!
- 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
Scale
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 10 ounces caramels
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 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 and add marshmallows, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in Rice Krispies until evenly coated and press into the prepared dish.
- For the caramel layer, melt caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in another saucepan until smooth. Pour over the Rice Krispie base and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips in a bowl to create a drizzle. Once smooth, drizzle over the caramel layer.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg