Recipe: Butterscotch Captain Crunch “Krispies”

This is kind of embarrassing….but I’ve never actually made Rice Krispies before (I know, the betrayal…I should probably just give up my American citizenship and move to Australia…I hear it’s nice there…). I’ve seen them being made…and I’ve certainly eaten my fair share of both homemade and store-bought Rice Kripsies…but it’s still an elusive recipe for me (shocking, right?!).

As an aside for my non-American readers (or just people who are even more out-of-the-loop than me when it comes to Rice Krispie treats…which, by the way, is concerning if you are…) Rice Krispies treats are a popular childhood dessert made from Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and butter that look like this:

When I was thinking about a recipe to pair with my Captain Crunch Macarons at Poeme, this idea was the first thing that popped into my head…if anything, it was selfish–I’ve always been curious about making a Rice Krispie treat! So, in my captain-crunch-fueled vision, I hurried to the store and returned with a mountain of mini-marshemallows (okay, it was a couple bags…but a “mountain” just seems more dramatic and exciting…) and a box of Captain Crunch.

I was worried that the Captain Crunch would make the “krispie” more “deathly” if you know what I mean…this cereal has a knack for tearing apart your mouth to shreds without even leaving a glimmer of hope…but it’s delicious so you still eat it! Surprisingly, these bars are entirely safe to eat–and they’re even more tasty than the original! The marshmallows soften up the Captain Crunch wonderfully, leaving only a slightly crispiness that isn’t I-might-need-a-plastic-surgeon-to-reconstruct-my-mouth level.

Now, I wanted to elevate the simple, but delectable, Rice Krispie treat to new heights…so I decided on creating a drizzle topping. I’ve always thought that Captain Crunch tasted a bit like butterscotch, so I instantly went to a homemade butterscotch sauce–and it was a good idea (these bars are lip-smacking good!).

Even better, these bars can be easily varied, just use any cereal (and topping or sauce) that you’d like! My boyfriend mentioned that he loved fruity-pebbles krispies when he was younger, although he admitted these Captain Crunch ones were the best he’s had (not that he’d be biased or anything…).

Here’s the recipe!

I hope everyone enjoys this recipe (it’s a keeper!). For the homemade butterscotch sauce, go here.

These bars pair exceptionally well with Captain Crunch Macarons from Poeme; order some today and have a Captain Crunch extravaganza event (that sounds fun…now I just need to find a Captain Crunch cocktail…).

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