Fish Sauce Caramel Rice Krispy Treats
These aren’t your average rice krispy treats! These Fish Sauce Caramel Rice Krispy Treats add a splash of fish sauce to the homemade caramel sauce, turning it into something deeper, saltier, and totally unforgettable. It's an umami twist that will keep you going back for another bite!
Ingredients
Fish Sauce Caramel
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream room temperature
- 3 tablespoon butter cut up into cubes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Rice Krispy Treats
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter
- 6 oz large marshmallows
- 4 cups of puffed rice cereal
- ¼ cup chocolate candy pieces
- ¼ cup mini chocolate eggs
- ¼ cup of sprinkles
- 2-3 tablespoon of fish sauce caramel
Instructions
To make the caramel:
- In a pot over medium heat, add granulated sugar. Stir constantly and allow the sugar to melt and caramelize. It should turn to a brown-amber color.
- Reduce the heat down to low and vigorously whisk in the butter, being careful of any splattering. Continue whisking until fully combined.
- Slowly add the heavy cream while whisking constantly until all the cream has been mixed in. Bring the caramel to a boil until it reaches 220F.
- Remove from heat and stir in Red Boat Fish Sauce. Set aside to cool.
To make the rice krispy treats:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the fish sauce caramel and mix until it is thoroughly combined with the marshmallows. Remove from heat and mix in the rice cereal.
- Allow the rice cereal to cool slightly before adding in chocolate pieces, chocolate eggs, and sprinkles. Mix thoroughly.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper or coat it with non-stick cooking spray, then pour the rice krispy mixture into the pan. Press down gently to evenly distribute the rice krispy treat.
- Allow it to set before cutting into it.
Notes
- Have everything prepped before you start making the caramel. Caramel moves quickly once the sugar melts, so it helps to have your butter, cream, and fish sauce measured and ready to go.
- Be patient while melting the sugar. Don’t rush it with high heat—let it gradually melt and caramelize to that rich amber color. Stir constantly and watch closely, as it can burn in seconds once it starts browning.
- Whisk with caution when adding butter and cream. The mixture will bubble up and may splatter, so use a long-handled whisk or spatula and keep your hands clear of the steam.
- Let the Rice Krispy mixture cool slightly before adding candies. If it’s too hot, chocolate pieces and sprinkles will melt into the mix instead of staying whole.
