Salted Caramel Chocolate Squares (Printer View)

Crunchy squares with chocolate, caramel, and sea salt for a sweet and salty snack everyone loves.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Caramel Layer

03 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter
04 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 1/3 cup light corn syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Finish

08 - Flaky sea salt, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the Rice Krispies cereal and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
03 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt until mixture smooths and begins to bubble.
04 - Reduce heat to low and whisk in heavy cream slowly. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until caramel thickens.
05 - Pour hot caramel over cereal mixture and mix thoroughly, ensuring all grains are coated.
06 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Use a spatula to compress mixture evenly and smooth the top.
07 - Refrigerate for 1 hour until set and firm.
08 - Lift the slab using parchment overhang, slice into squares, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy no bake dessert everyone raves about
  • Requires only a handful of pantry staples
  • Stays fresh for days and travels well for picnics or potlucks
02 -
  • Perfect for make ahead treats
  • No oven needed makes this a true summer dessert
  • Each square features three beautiful chewy crunchy layers
03 -
  • Always melt the marshmallows on low heat for that glossy chew
  • Use parchment for fuss free removal from the pan
  • If slicing for a crowd wipe your knife with a hot wet towel between cuts so each square looks bakery perfect

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