Champagne Caramel Krispie Treats
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Champagne Caramel Krispie Treats
Description
This recipe begins with a champagne-infused caramel sauce cooked gently until it thickens and mellows with butter, brown sugar, cream, and vanilla extract. The caramel adds a distinctive flavor to the traditional marshmallow rice cereal base. The cereal and melted mini marshmallows are combined with the caramel, then larger marshmallows are folded in to provide soft, chewy pockets dispersed throughout the treats. The mixture is pressed into a lined pan and allowed to cool, forming a chewy, sweet snack that highlights the subtle champagne caramel flavor.
The treats can be cut into squares and served as a dessert or party snack. The recipe yields a batch large enough for sharing or multiple servings. The caramel sauce also can be reserved for other uses as it makes extra.
Ingredients
champagne caramel
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup champagne
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
krispie treats
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 mini marshmallows 10-ounce bag
- 1/3 cup champagne caramel
- 6 to 7 cups brown crisp rice cereal
- 6 to 8 marshmallows for creating marshmallow pockets, large
Instructions
champagne caramel
- Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk to combine, then cook and stir until the mixture is bubbling. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until it slightly thickens and is smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature – it will thicken as it cools!
- This will make extra caramel sauce, so store it in the fridge!
krispie treats
- Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray. You can also use a 9x13 inch baking dish, the squares just won't be as thick!
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter is melted, stir in the mini marshmallows. Stir until the mixture is creamy and the marshmallows have melted. Stir in the caramel sauce until combined.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the brown rice krispies. Completely mix until all the rice cereal is mixed in. Stir in the larger marshmallows and fold them in for a few minutes - this will create larger marshmallow pockets like you see in the photos above! Press the mixture into the dish. I like to press it down with a piece of parchment paper so it gets super smooth on top and it doesn't stick to the spoon. Let them set for about an hour. Slice into squares and serve! You can also drizzle with extra caramel if you'd like or even sprinkle them with sea salt.
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