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These Ube Rice Krispies Treats are chewy, buttery, and bursting with sweet ube flavor! With their vibrant purple color and soft marshmallow texture, this fun twist on a classic childhood treat is perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something unique and delicious.

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HERE IS HOW TO MAKE UBE RICE KRISPIES TREAT:

WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?

The ingredients to make these delicious and yummy rice krispies treats can be found anywhere! Luckily most of these ingredients are pantry items which is easily found in most grocery stores then you’ll just need some butter which can be found in the dairy section. I would say that the hardest ingredient to find would be the ube extract but since ube it becoming a more popular flavour, it should be easier to find in Asian grocery stores.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?

You only need a few ingredients for this recipe!

Ube Extract
Rice Krispies Cereal
Marshmallows
Butter

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

If you’ve ever made rice krispies treats before, you’ll know that this recipe is very very basic! You’ll basically need a medium-large pot to do everything in, a spatula to mix and some measuring cups. Then you’ll need to transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined pan to let cool before cutting into individual pieces!

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CAN I SUBSTITUTE/ADD ANYTHING OUT?

You sure can! This is a very basic rice krispies treat recipe and that you can easily customize. Some ideas to spruce up the recipe are:

Topping with some sprinkles
Adding in some chopped white chocolate
Adding in some shredded coconut
Browning the butter for a richer flavour

WHAT DOES UBE RICE KRISPIES TREAT TASTE LIKE?

Ube Rice Krispies Treats taste sweet, chewy, and wonderfully nostalgic with a unique ube twist. 💜✨

They have the classic gooey marshmallow and crispy rice cereal texture you know and love, but with the addition of ube’s subtle flavor. Ube brings a gentle sweetness with hints of vanilla, nuttiness, and a touch of earthiness that makes the treats feel richer and more complex than traditional Rice Krispies squares.

The result is a soft, chewy, and buttery dessert that’s both familiar and exciting like your favorite childhood treat dressed up with a delicious Filipino-inspired flavor. 🍠💜

HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?

Ube Rice Krispies Treats stay fresh for quite a while when stored properly:

At room temperature: 3–5 days in an airtight container.
In the fridge: up to 1 week, though they may become firmer and less chewy.
In the freezer: up to 6 weeks if individually wrapped and stored in a freezer-safe container or bag.

For the best texture, store them at room temperature and keep them tightly covered to prevent them from drying out. If refrigerated, let them sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving to soften up. 💜✨

INSPIRATIONS FOR THIS RECIPE?

I have been so into all things ube lately! If there is something ube on the menu or an ube flavoured dessert, consider it bought! I have been seeing ooey gooey rice krispies treats online and thought I can totally make that ube and I’m so glad that I did! I inhaled two immediately as soon as I made them and thought oh no.. this is dangerous haha

ANY OTHER NOTES?

No other notes for this one aside from add as many marshmallows as your heart desires hehe <3

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
400 g Mini Marshmallows + extra for topping (optional)
2 tsp Ube Extract
4 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal

Instructions

Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter.
Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the ube extract until evenly incorporated and the mixture is a vibrant purple color.
Remove from heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies until fully coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly into the corners using a spatula.
If desired, sprinkle extra mini marshmallows on top and gently press them into the surface.
Let cool at room temperature before slicing into 9 squares. Enjoy!