Description
These Turtle Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic, combining gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans for an irresistible no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 16 oz soft caramels, unwrapped
- 3 TBS heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour in Rice Krispie cereal and stir until every piece is coated.
- Press the cereal mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a medium saucepan, combine caramels and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour and spread the caramel evenly over the Rice Krispie base.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the chocolate.
- Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Stir marshmallows continuously to prevent burning.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal from the pan.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg