Description
Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Krispie Bliss is a decadent twist on classic rice krispie treats, featuring nutty browned butter and rich dulce de leche. These no-bake dessert bars combine crispy rice cereal with a creamy caramel sauce, enhanced with vanilla and a touch of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) dulce de leche
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Garnish
- Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Immediately reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt and vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Incorporate Dulce de Leche: Add the dulce de leche and stir until fully combined and smooth, creating a luscious caramel sauce.
- Combine with Cereal: Remove the pot from heat and gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until it is evenly coated with the dulce de leche mixture.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan. Use a spatula or wax paper to press down the mixture evenly and firmly.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt if desired for an added savory contrast.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours until set. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in ground cinnamon into the cereal mixture or top with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Press mixture firmly into the pan to ensure bars hold together well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
