rice krispies treat yo'self
So this may be my last post for a few weeks. I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant, and I finally have to admit that it’s getting very difficult to move around and be on my feet for very long. Turns out that barefoot & pregnant in the kitchen is actually harder than I thought it would be!
Since I can’t really stand comfortably for a long time anymore and bending down to reach into the oven has also proven very challenging, I was in search for a good, easy, no-bake recipe for this weekend. Luckily, I recently discovered Chenée Today on Instagram earlier this week, and she’s got a real fancy recipe for a childhood favorite: Rice Krispies Treats!
What makes these Rice Krispies treats fancy, you ask? Two things: browned butter and white chocolate ganache. I mean… did you know what a ganache was when you were seven years old? That alone makes these adulting Rice Krispies, if you ask me!
But even with these two fancy additions to the classic treat, it’s still incredibly easy to make. And the best part - no bake required! So for me, that meant no bending down or standing in a hot kitchen!
So, let’s get into it then! We start with the browned butter. This really helps to give the Rice Krispies an extra almost nut-like flavor. And all “browned butter” really means is… burn it a little ;) While the butter was browning, I went the easy route with the ganache and popped some white chocolate chips & heavy cream into the microwave. Mullti-tasking at its finest!
Here’s a photo of my butter all browned up.
Tip: use a pot with a light colored inside so that you can really see the color of the butter turning.
Once the butter is all browned up, fold the marshmallows in. Stir it over the heat until it’s all melted. Once the marshmallows have melted, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the white chocolate ganache.
Once that’s all incorporated, fold in the Rice Krispies until all of the cereal is incorporated and covered in the marshmallow/butter/chocolate mixture. Then transfer the mixture to a prepared 9x13 pan, allow it to cool for an hour, and THAT’S IT! You’ve got yourself some fancy browned butter, white chocolate Rice Krispies treats. Enjoy!
Oh, and if you want to see how ooey-gooey they are in action, check out my Instagram!!
browned butter Rice Krispies treats with white chocolate ganache
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins | Total Time: 15 mins
INGREDIENTS:
4 ounces white chocolate
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
16 ounces marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare a 9x13 pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
Using a microwave safe bowl, heat heavy cream and white chocolate in the microwave in 10-second increments until the mixture is melted. Stir between intervals. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, heat butter and stir constantly until it is browned and has a nutty aroma.
Add marshmallows and continue to stir until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and add in the white chocolate mixture. Stir until incorporated.
Fold in the cereal, and gently mix until cereal is fully coated.
Transfer the mixture to the pan pressing gently to fill the pan to the edges and the top is even.
Cool for at least 1 hour before removing from the pan and cutting.
Serve & enjoy!