Homemade Star Crunch Recipe
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
30m
This homemade star crunch recipe combines sugar, cream, chocolate, and Rice Krispies to create a delicious treat reminiscent of the classic store-bought version. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy the nostalgic taste of star crunch in no time.
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Ingredients
Servings:
15
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Steps
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Combine water, sugar, and salt in a 3-quart stainless steel saucier over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally with a fork until sugar dissolves and syrup is bubbling hard, about 2 minutes. Stop stirring and simmer until syrup turns pale gold, like clover honey, roughly 8 minutes. Meanwhile, measure out cream so it will be ready to add at a moment's notice.
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When syrup turns pale gold, add cream and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula, until the foam subsides and the boiling caramel seems more molten than foamy, about 6 minutes. Clip-on a digital thermometer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until caramel registers 245°F (118°C), about 5 minutes more.
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Immediately transfer caramel to a heat-resistant bowl and allow to cool until it registers 140°F (60°C)on a digital thermometer, about 40 minutes. Stir in milk chocolate until fully melted, then fold in rice. Divide into about 15 one-ounce (2-tablespoon) portions and arrange on a parchment-lined half sheet pan or cutting board, then flatten into disks with the palm of your hand. Let stand at room temperature until fully set, about 1 hour, and transfer to an airtight container with a sheet of parchment between each layer. Star Crunch will keep up to a week at room temperature, or a month if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories172kcal
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Fat8g
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Saturated Fat4g
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Carbohydrates24g
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Fiber0g
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Sugar18g
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Protein1g
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Cholesterol18mg
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Sodium118mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.