Decadent Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Squares
These no-bake squares combine gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crispy Rice Krispies for an indulgent treat that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (180 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cups (240 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (240 ml) caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cups (270 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Add 4 cups mini marshmallows and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into corners and edges using a buttered spatula or parchment paper. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup caramel sauce evenly over the cereal base and spread gently with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Spread melted chocolate over chilled caramel layer evenly. Sprinkle sea salt flakes if desired.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow layers to firm up.
- Use parchment overhang to lift the slab from the pan and cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.
Notes
Melt marshmallows slowly over low heat to avoid scorching. Press the cereal mixture firmly to keep squares from falling apart. Chill caramel if too runny before spreading. Use short microwave bursts to melt chocolate and stir frequently to prevent seizing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 2x2 inch square
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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