Make these classic ooey treats a little more fun as Ube Rice Krispies Treats! Ube extracts makes for the ombré layers with ube halaya on the top! They're the perfect snack for kids... or yourself!
Evenly split the butter, marshmallows, and rice krispies into three batches and work with one batch at a time. Spread a thin layer of butter all over a 8.25" W x 5" D baking dish.
For the first batch - melt the butter in a pot on low heat, and then add in 1 batch of the marshmallows. Once fully melted, add in 3-4 drops of the ube extract and stir until the mixture is a pastel purple. Pour in 2 cups of the rice krispies and mix together. Dump out the mixture into the baking dish and press firmly to create a flat layer.
For the second and third batch - repeat as step 2, adding a few more drops of ube extract for each batch (i.e. second batch has 6 drops of ube extract, third batch has 10 drops of ube extract).
Allow the rice krispie treats to fully cool and set. Spread the ube halaya on the top and cut into 8 pieces.
Notes
Start with adding less ube extract (depends on the extract used) and add more if needed to darken after the cereal is mixed in. Once the cereal is mixed in, it'll become a shade lighter.
Make sure each layer is tightly pressed and packed in so the whole treat doesn't fall apart.