Description
Experience the irresistible fusion of nutty brown butter and rich dulce de leche enveloping crispy rice cereal in these Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Krispie Bliss bars. This quick and easy no-bake treat is elevated with a touch of sea salt and optional flaky salt topping to balance the sweetness, perfect for a decadent snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Optional Topping
- Flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook it while stirring occasionally until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Take care to avoid burning the butter.
- Melt the Marshmallows: Add the mini marshmallows to the browned butter and stir continuously until they melt completely and create a smooth mixture.
- Add the Dulce de Leche: Stir in the dulce de leche along with the sea salt, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Coat the Rice Krispies: Pour in the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold them into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring every piece is evenly coated.
- Press and Set: Transfer the coated cereal mixture to a greased 9×13-inch pan. Use a spatula to press it down evenly and compactly to set the shape.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Krispie bars to cool completely so they firm up. Once set, cut into squares and optionally sprinkle flaky salt on top to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the final bars.
- Be attentive while browning butter as it can go from browned to burnt quickly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together better.
- Letting the bars cool completely is key to easy cutting and clean slices.
- Flaky salt topping adds texture and balances the sweetness nicely but is optional.
