Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
This treat combines rich, nutty browned butter with creamy dulce de leche, creating a deliciously indulgent twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats. You'll love the warm, caramel flavor that lingers long after the last bite!
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Spatula
- Heatproof bowl
- Prepared pan for setting
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 115 g Unsalted butter for browning
- 250 g Mini marshmallows
- 200 g Crisped rice cereal such as Rice Krispies
- 200 g Dulce de leche warmed for easier mixing
- 1 g Salt a pinch
- 5 ml Vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter gently in a heavy-bottomed pan, swirling it until it cooks evenly. Pay attention to the color and aroma to achieve perfectly browned butter.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the warm brown butter, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Gently fold in the crisped rice cereal until evenly coated. If using, fold in the vanilla extract.
- Drizzle in the warm dulce de leche and gently fold to create marbled swirls.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a prepared pan, pressing down firmly with a greased spatula.
- Let the pan rest at room temperature, then refrigerate until fully set before cutting into squares.
Notes
Tip: If your bars are too sticky, refrigerate them longer or press the mixture more firmly into the pan to help them set properly.