Caramelized Puffed Rice
If you are looking for a crunchy texture for your next dessert, make these perfectly crispy, caramelized puffed rice flakes!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- small pot
- wide heavy bottom pot or pan
- cooling wire rack
- silpat or baking paper
- wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 50 gram puffed rice (rice krispies)
- 50 gram caster sugar
- 150 millilitre water
Instructions
- Place the puffed rice in a bowl and set aside.
- In a small pot, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the sugar water until small bubbles form and the liquid has turned into a thick syrup (avoid the sugar syrup turning into caramel).
- Pour the sugar syrup over the puffed rice and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- Add the puffed rice into a wide, heavy bottom pan and place on medium heat.
- The sugar on the rice will start melting and caramelizing in the pot. Keep stirring while the puffed rice slowly takes on a brownish colour.
- When the puffed rice has caramelized enough, transfer to a cooling wire rack lined with a silpat or baking paper.
- If you want to use it for sprinkles, spread out the rice leaving space between the flakes. But if you prefer a more chunky garnish, keep them close together so they stick to each other.
Notes
Storing Puffed Rice
To keep them crispy, it is important to let them cool completely. Once cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You could also try adding a few grains of raw rice or silica packs.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Caramelized Puffed Rice
Amount Per Serving (40 g)
Calories 96
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Sodium 68mg3%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 832IU17%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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