Purple Yam Marshmallow Cereal Bars (Printable Version)
Chewy purple yam marshmallow cereal bars with crispy rice and vibrant color.
# What You 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 Steps:
01 - Coat a 9x9-inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Place butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
03 - Add ube halaya and ube extract to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir vigorously until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a vibrant purple color.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat. Immediately pour in crispy rice cereal and fold gently with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated with the purple mixture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a greased spatula or wax paper, press firmly and evenly to distribute the mixture uniformly.
06 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the surface and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes if desired.
07 - Allow treats to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Cut into 16 equal squares and serve.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The nutty vanilla flavor of ube transforms ordinary rice cereal into something extraordinary
- That vibrant purple color makes people instantly happy before they even take a bite
- They come together in twenty minutes flat but taste like you spent forever on them
02 -
- Ube halaya varies wildly in sweetness between brands, taste yours first and adjust marshmallows accordingly
- Pressing too hard while spreading the mixture into the pan will make dense tough bars instead of light chewy ones
- These actually taste better on day two when the flavors have had time to become friends
03 -
- Butter your hands lightly before pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent sticking
- Add a pinch of salt if you are using salted butter to balance the intense sweetness