Description

This delightful Ube Rice Krispies recipe transforms the classic treat with the addition of vibrant ube extract, lending a unique purple hue and a subtle, sweet flavor. Perfect for a fun and colorful dessert, these rice krispies are chewy, flavorful, and easy to make, combining the traditional marshmallow base with a hint of ube and extra mini marshmallows for texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 14-oz bag large or jumbo marshmallows (substitute with regular or mini if desired)
1 tbsp ube extract
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz Rice Krispies cereal (about 9 cups)
3 oz mini marshmallows (about 1½ cups)

Instructions

Grease: Thoroughly grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside to prepare for the mixture.
Melt Butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter on high for 1 minute. Continue microwaving in 10-second intervals until fully melted.
Soften Marshmallows: Add the bag of marshmallows to the melted butter and microwave on high for 2 minutes, watching carefully. The marshmallows will puff up and become very soft but not fully melted. If needed, heat in additional 10-second intervals until soft.
Add Flavor and Salt: Stir in the ube extract and salt until the marshmallow mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Mix in Cereal: Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal, about 2 cups at a time, stirring until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Combine Mini Marshmallows: Stir in the mini marshmallows to bring extra chewiness and texture to the treat.
Transfer and Press: Transfer the sticky mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using slightly oiled hands, spread the mixture evenly and gently press down to compact the treats.
Set: Allow the mixture to cool and set at room temperature for at least one hour before slicing into squares for serving.

Notes

For best results, use freshly opened marshmallows to ensure they melt smoothly.
If you want a more intense ube flavor, you can increase the ube extract up to 1.5 tablespoons.
Use slightly oiled or buttered hands to avoid sticking when pressing the mixture into the pan.
Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
To make it gluten-free, ensure the Rice Krispies cereal used is certified gluten-free.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Mix and Set
Cuisine: Filipino-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 2x2 inches)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Ube Rice Krispies, ube dessert, Filipino dessert, rice krispie treats, marshmallow treats, no bake dessert, colorful treats