Ube Purple Rice Crispy Treats (Printable)

Chewy purple bars featuring nutty ube and marshmallows folded into crispy rice cereal. A colorful Filipino-American fusion dessert ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

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, for deeper color and flavor)

→ Topping (Optional)

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, being careful not to scorch the mixture.
03 - Stir in the ube halaya and ube extract if using, mixing until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a vibrant purple color throughout.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately fold in the crispy rice cereal. Stir gently with a spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated with the purple marshmallow mixture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a greased spatula or wax paper, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan to create a uniform layer.
06 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes while still slightly warm for better adhesion.
07 - Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour until completely set. Cut into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The ube adds this sophisticated nutty vanilla flavor that transforms a childhood favorite into something grownups get excited about too
  • That shocking purple color makes these the ultimate conversation starter at any gathering
02 -
  • Low heat is crucial here, high heat makes marshmallows seize up and turn into a stubborn gloppy mess
  • Grease your hands or spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan or it will stick to everything
03 -
  • Let the marshmallow mixture cool for about thirty seconds before adding cereal, this prevents the cereal from getting soggy
  • If you can't find ube halaya, ube flavoring plus a drop each of red and blue food coloring works in a pinch

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