Description
Childhood nostalgia meets gourmet indulgence in these brown butter rice crispy treats, elevating a classic dessert with deep nutty caramel notes. Rich, golden marshmallows and toasted brown butter create a luxurious twist that brings pure comfort to sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups rice crispy cereal
- 10 ounces (283 grams) jet-puffed marshmallows
Butter and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Initiate the butter transformation in a generously sized pot over medium flame, gently swirling and monitoring as it transitions from pale yellow to a rich, amber hue with a distinctive toasted fragrance.
- Lower the heat and cascade marshmallows, vanilla essence, and salt into the browned butter, continuously stirring until the mixture becomes a silky, homogeneous blend.
- Extract the pot from heat source and introduce rice crispy cereal, meticulously folding until each grain is thoroughly embraced by the marshmallow coating.
- Delicately transfer the glossy mixture into the prepared pan, using a parchment paper barrier or lightly greased fingertips to create a uniformly compressed layer without disturbing the texture.
- Allow the treat to settle and solidify at ambient temperature, permitting the components to meld and stabilize before carefully dissecting into symmetrical squares for serving.
Notes
- Brown the butter carefully to enhance the nutty, rich flavor without burning it, watching the color change from yellow to golden amber.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of the saltiness and prevent potential burning during the browning process.
- Opt for fresh marshmallows to ensure maximum gooeyness and smooth texture in the treats.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt or drizzling melted chocolate on top for an elevated gourmet twist that takes these classic treats to the next level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg