Ube Purple Rice Krispie Treats (Print Version)

Chewy purple bars with nutty ube, marshmallows, and crispy rice. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 6 cups crispy rice cereal
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
04 - 1/3 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ube extract

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, melted
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes

# Steps:

01 - Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or coat with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Place butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
03 - Add ube halaya and ube extract to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir vigorously until fully combined and the mixture achieves an even vibrant purple color throughout.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat immediately. Pour in crispy rice cereal and fold gently with a silicone spatula until every piece is evenly coated with the purple marshmallow mixture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a greased spatula or piece of wax paper, press the mixture firmly and evenly into all corners, creating a uniform layer.
06 - If using, drizzle melted white chocolate over the surface in a zigzag pattern. Immediately sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the chocolate while still wet.
07 - Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour until set. Cut into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chewy marshmallow texture gets this incredible nutty vanilla depth from the ube halaya
  • They come together in 20 minutes flat but look like you spent forever on them
  • That vibrant purple color makes people instantly happy
02 -
  • Ube halaya can be stiff microwave it for 15 seconds before adding it makes mixing so much easier
  • Work quickly once the cereal is added the mixture starts setting up fast
  • Room temperature storage keeps these perfectly chewy for three days
03 -
  • Grease your spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan it saves so much frustration
  • Let them cool completely before cutting or you will end up with messy ragged edges

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