Ube Purple Crispy Treats (Printable)

Colorful purple yam marshmallow cereal bars with nutty vanilla notes and chewy texture.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

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 Make:

01 - Generously grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Place unsalted butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
03 - Add the ube halaya and ube extract to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir vigorously until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a vibrant purple color throughout.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat immediately. Pour in the crispy rice cereal and fold gently with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated with the purple marshmallow mixture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a greased spatula or sheet of wax paper, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, compressing well for uniform bars.
06 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the surface and immediately sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes while still warm for better adherence.
07 - Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour until set. Cut into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ube adds this nutty, almost vanilla like warmth that makes regular rice treats taste one dimensional
  • The vibrant purple color makes people genuinely excited before they even take a bite
02 -
  • Working quickly once the cereal hits the marshmallow mixture prevents them from hardening before you can spread them evenly
  • Greasing your hands or spatula with butter keeps the sticky mixture from clinging to everything you own
03 -
  • If you cannot find ube halaya, ube flavoring plus a drop each of red and blue food coloring can work in a pinch
  • Extra ube extract in the marshmallow mixture intensifies both the purple color and the flavor

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