Ube Purple Rice Krispie Treats (Printable Version)

Colorful chewy bars featuring Filipino purple yam with marshmallow and crispy rice for a sweet fusion twist.

# What You Need:

→ Base

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 Topping

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

# How-To:

01 - Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside for later use.
02 - Place unsalted butter in a large saucepan and melt over low heat, being careful not to brown or burn the butter.
03 - Add mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth, approximately 3-5 minutes.
04 - Stir in ube halaya and ube extract, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a vibrant purple color.
05 - Remove saucepan from heat and immediately fold in crispy rice cereal. Gently stir with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Using a greased spatula or wax paper, press firmly and evenly to distribute contents uniformly.
07 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the surface and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes while still warm.
08 - Allow treats to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour until completely set. Cut into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The vibrant purple color makes people genuinely excited before they even take a bite
  • That nutty ube flavor transforms nostalgic childhood treats into something sophisticated yet familiar
  • These come together in about 20 minutes flat but look like you spent way more effort
02 -
  • Low heat is non negotiable here because high heat makes marshmallows seize up into a stiff, unusable mess
  • Press the mixture into the pan while it is still warm or you will end up with crumbly squares instead of chewy ones
  • Ube halaya varies in thickness so if yours is very stiff, warm it slightly before adding to the marshmallows
03 -
  • Grease your spatula or hands before pressing the mixture into the pan to avoid sticking
  • A clean, greased piece of wax paper works better than your hands for getting the surface perfectly smooth
  • Let them cool completely before cutting or you will end up with ragged edges instead of clean squares

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