It's safe to say that I'm obsessed with brown butter. It's more than just melting butter, getting it to the point where it starts browning and not burning it. It has a nutty quality that just takes butter to a new level. And since the cookies last week, I knew I had to keep making desserts with it!
It's been hot right…so hot and I have been turning my oven on way too much. Last year, I visited my sister, Connie, in Boston and we had all of these grand plans to bake and cook and the week before, she called and told me she was scrapping our baking plans because it was too hot. I did not even begin to understand until I arrived. It was sooooo hawt. I swear it was 100 degrees in her apartment and with no central air, there was no way we were baking.
So all of you northeasterners and anyone else who doesn't have central AC…I feel for you. Naomi from Bakers Royale and I are doing a week of no bake desserts…just for you! Be sure to go check out her Neapolitan Ice Box Cake today!
For this dessert, if you don't want to turn the stove on, you can just melt the butter in the microwave.
Brown the butter and then melt the marshmallows. Mix up the rice krispies cereal with 2/3 of the marshmallow mixture and pour into a greased 13×9 pan. Flatten using wax paper or a spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Then, reheat the marshmallows if necessary and mix it up with the fruity pebbles. Add the fruity pebbles to the top of the rice krispies and flatten the same way.
Surprisingly, this dessert is not too too sweet. With the browning of the butter and changing the traditional rice krispy treats to include one of my favorite cereals, fruity pebbles, and of course the white chocolate…it's perfect, seriously. And to show my obsession for this cereal may go a little too far, I even created a pinterest board for all treats pertaining to it.
Brown Butter Fruity Pebble Rice Krispy Treats
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
- 5 cups miniature marshmallows
- 4 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups Post Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips, Hershey's
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare a 13x9 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or baking spray.
- Add butter to a saucepan and heat at medium. Don't let it burn. Continually stir with a wooden spoon and remove from heat when butter particles start to brown, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add marshmallows to the brown butter and consistently stir until melted all the way.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix up the rice krispies cereal with 2/3 of the marshmallow mixture and pour into the baking dish. Flatten using wax paper or a spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Then, reheat the marshmallows if necessary and mix it up with the fruity pebbles. Add the fruity pebbles to the top of the rice krispies and flatten the same way.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 15 second increments. When mostly melted, add oil and mix well. Transfer white chocolate to a decorator bag and snip the end, drizzle over krispy treats and serve.
- Chocolate tip: use milk chocolate for a completely different taste. If using candy melts, you may need to use less vegetable oil than noted here.
Notes
Other Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treat Recipes:
Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Gluten-Free Brown Butter Rice Krispies
Other Fruity Pebble Delights:
Fruity Pebble Fudge
Valerie Wynne says
I just made these for a bbq and both the kids and adults loved them! Thank you!
Quick tip – I made the first batch following the directions exactly and then a second batch with 3 cups of each cereal, which finished up the boxes. You could probably do that from the get-go if you want to double the recipe (though they aren’t as pretty as the 2 layers).
Awesome recipe – Thanks!
cheryl says
I just made these treats for a work party. Only thing i changed was used coconut oil in the chips with a little vanilla. Cannot wait to try with cocoa pebbles and drizzle and top that.
Julie Deily says
That’s awesome, Cheryl!! What a a great idea with your additions!!! And using cocoa pebbles…I need to try this too!!! 🙂
AbleApril says
Why the separate layers? I’m going to mix the cereals together! Less work. Just as pretty!
Nicole says
I love fruity pebbles!
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
These guys are so cute! And they’re made with my favorite cereal! Yum!
Penelope says
Wow, that looks incredible!
Katie says
what a fun treat – and perfect for the summer. I might have to make them for Violet’s birthday party!
Nutmeg Nanny says
OMG yes! The brown butter, the cereal….I want!
Jill Meton says
Hi Julie. A woman after my own heart–always trying to elevate or reinvent an old stand-by. Love the use of brown butter. ….Kudos. Jill
Sweetsugarbelle says
It’s Cereal bars with a grown up twist!!! Love!
Leslie says
I too am obsessed with brown butter! I bet these are amazing!
Ronni Keller says
You always come up with such great twists on stuff!
Julie Deily says
Aww thanks, Ronni!!
Jenny @ BAKE says
these look absolutely gorgeous! what a brilliant no-bake idea!
Katie @ Oh Shine On says
These are the prettiest little things I’ve ever seen.
Aggie says
These are so fun!
carrian says
Fruity Pebbles are awesome!! My kids would go crazy for these!
Mom Foodie says
I loathe Fruity Pebbles, but would totally do this with those cocoa rice puffs 😉
Rachel Cooks says
Love these! Fruity pebbles are the best!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I haven’t been baking much either, it’s just been too hot. I am also addicted to browned butter and Fruity Pebbles are one of my all time favorite cereals! I guess I’m still 6 years old at heart! They look fabulous and I must make them for my boys!
Lisa | With Style and Grace says
yes! love that we’re both on the brown butter rice krispies treat kick!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Dude, I’m totally obsessed with brown butter too! And these treats look absolutely phenomenal! And how did you know that fruity pebbles is my absolute favorite?!
Julie Deily says
I just knew! Haha
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Seriously, just ship me a box and call it a day lol mmm mmm this use to be one of my fav cereals as a kid
Marly says
These are adorable! I can’t wait to whip up a vegan version of your recipe. Yummy!
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
Oh good lord these look delicious and super fun! I love anything with browned butter! 🙂
Amanda says
How fun are these colorful rice krispy treats?! I must try these with brown butter!! 🙂
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Julie, these are perfect for Back to School!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
Omg! These are to die for! My kids would love them, HECK I would love them! Must. Make. Soon! 🙂
Samantha says
Everything you’ve made lately has been so colorful and I love you for it!
katie says
These look amazing. You know I’m a sucker for all things “rice krispy”. You and Naomi need to stop having these dessert weeks. I end up craving desserts daily. This is not helping my diet, Julie! lol.
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I’m with you… brown butter is the best, especially on rice krispy treats! These look absolutely fabulous. The color is striking!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Now you’ve got me TOTALLY curious about brown butter. These look just as pretty as can be and I have no idea how I’m going to erase this visual from my mind for the rest of the day!
Julie Deily says
Just do it!! Not just for desserts, savory too! Brown butter sage sauce with ravioli, to die for!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
You are a genius. You know that, right? I’d never think to use brown butter in rice krispie treats but it makes SO much sense.
Cassie says
Holy moly, Julie, these are the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. So fun. I’m such a big fan of cereal!!
Angie says
I love fruity pebbles!
Jackie @ Domestic Fits says
Oh my GOD! Fruity pebbles were my favorite as a kid. And brown butter? Yep.
Julie Deily says
Is it bad that it’s still my favorite? I had a bowl this weekend for breakfast.
Mimi says
Brown butter in rice krispie treats–that’s genius!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
my daughter’s eyes just lit up!! LOVE
Sydney @ The Crepes of Wrath says
These are so pretty! I love them, and I love that they are no-bake. I think everyone in my office would squeal with delight if I made these for them – I’m making a note to do so soon!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
Love this, Julie! So fun and like confetti in the Rice Krispies treat.
Stephanie says
Wow, I bet the Fruity Pebbles add a whole new dimension to regular Rice Krispy Treats. Thanks!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Fruity Pebbles are my childhood favorite. And who am I kidding I still eat them ; ) Love these xoxo
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
Wonderful idea for a no bake idea. And so much fun with the fruity pebbles on top! Beautiful!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
These are so fun! My husband love Fruity Pebbles, so I am so making these for him!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
Oh geez, I don’t even know if I can handle this one, it looks amazing!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
Thanks for the link!! I am all over that pin board of yours!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Mmmm…brown butter makes everything better! These bars looks so fun!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Brown butter–it really doesn’t get any better! And fact: I actually prefer the Fruity Pebble Krispy Treats to the original, classic counterpart. There’s something about the fruity taste and the colors that gets me every time! Beautiful treats, Julie!
kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
You’re killing me……in a great way. I, too, am obsessed with brown butter in desserts. Though I’m not sure I can make these since I devoured almost a dozen of those funfetti cookies last night! Another winner, Julie!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
last week I made fruit loops treats with malibu – i think your browned butter pebbles treats need to be next! they look awesome!
marla says
You made these crazy amazing with that brown butter! So fun 🙂
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Aww, rainbow rice krispy treats! They’re so pretty. I’ve never had Fruit Pebbles before. They definitely make things cuter. 🙂
Is AC not a common thing in the Northeast? Yikes. I could never do it. We don’t have AC over here either but it’s never really super hot like in the NE.
I’m looking forward to your other no bake goodies!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
These look so good! I had to pin them before commenting! 🙂 You’ve very clever.
naomi says
Julie-I love the brown butter addition. What a great way to temper the sweetness, while adding a another layer of flavor.
And they look GORGEOUS-so fun!