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a trio stack of dubai rice krispy treats sits on a piece of brown parchment. a small scattering of shelled pistachios are around the stack.
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Dubai-Style Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats

These Dubai-Style Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats combine similar elements of the viral Dubai chocolate into a classic American favorite: the Rice Krispy Treat!
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bars, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 10 oz (1 bag) miniature marshmallows
  • 7 oz (1 jar) pistachio cream/pistachio butter
  • 6 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray, or line with parchment. Set aside.
  • Add the butter to a large saucepan and melt over medium-low heat. Once melted, add in the marshmallows and pistachio cream/paste and stir occasionally until fully melted. Fold in the crisp rice cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated.
  • Pour the coated cereal into the prepared pan and gently spread it into an even layer. Don't pack it down too much; this creates tough treats. Let cool and set for about a half hour.
  • Once the treats have set, prepare your topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate chips and the heavy cream. Microwave on HIGH power for 30 seconds. Stop and stir, then microwave again for about 15 seconds, stopping and stirring every 15 seconds until the mixture is glossy and smooth. Pour the ganache evenly over the rice krispy treats and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios.
  • Allow the chocolate layer to set, about 30 minutes, before serving. You can speed this up by placing it in the fridge if desired. Store krispy treats covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Pistachio cream/paste is often found in the ethnic section at the supermarket, or at specialty stores like World Market. Sometimes you can find it with the tahini and kataifi included (in which case you are welcome to purchase that version); however, my store was out of it so I purchased the regular pistachio paste. Pistachio nut butter is also an option. This would likely be found near the peanut butters.