Description
Indulgent Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars blend rich chocolate with buttery caramel and crisp textures. Homemade magic delivers sweet satisfaction that will leave dessert enthusiasts craving more.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Dairy and Fats:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Transfer crispy rice cereal into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring it’s ready for the caramel coating.
- Create the caramel sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, gradually incorporating brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Allow the caramel mixture to simmer gently, stirring periodically to prevent burning and encourage smooth consistency, approximately 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Carefully pour the warm caramel over the crispy rice cereal, using a gentle folding technique to ensure complete and even coating.
- Transfer the caramel-coated cereal mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly to create a compact base layer.
- Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, using short 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval to achieve a silky smooth texture.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate uniformly across the caramel cereal layer, using a spatula to spread it edge to edge.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and allow the bars to chill for a minimum of 2 hours, enabling the caramel to set and chocolate to solidify completely.
- Once thoroughly chilled, slice into neat squares and serve chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use crisp, fresh cereal to ensure maximum crunchiness and texture in the bars.
- When making caramel, watch the mixture closely to prevent burning and achieve the perfect golden-brown color.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free cream or coconut milk.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate layer for an enhanced flavor contrast and gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg