Make these Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats for a festive Valentine’s Day snack. Freeze dried strawberries add a fun twist to a classic dessert.
Weeknight-easy
Beginner-friendly
You’ll Learn: That freeze dried strawberries work better than fresh
Worth It: It is perfect for parties and last-minute cravings
Bonus: Easy to customize for diets and fun
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy dessert – Rice krispie treats are so easy to make at home! They take very little prep time and they are so delicious.
- Kid favorite – This strawberry rice krispie treat recipe is a favorite for kids! The fun pink color makes them that much more exciting.
- Perfect for a party – I love bringing rice krispie treats to a party! They are always a crowd favorite and so easy to make in a pinch. These are a perfect twist on classic rice krispie treats.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re looking for another sweet Valentine’s Day recipe try this simple strawberry popcorn recipe or these strawberry cake mix cookies. Red velvet cookies or Valentine’s snack mix would also be delicious.
If you want to try other rice krispies, make these brown butter rice krispie treats or these peanut butter rice krispie treats.
Ingredients
- Freeze dried strawberries – fresh strawberries are not ideal for a rice krispie treat, so freeze dried strawberries add the perfect strawberry flavor to your rice krispies
- Salted butter – I use salted butter so you don’t have to add salt separately
- Mini marshmallows – I find that mini marshmallows are best for melting into your rice krispies
- Vanilla extract – a touch of vanilla adds the perfect flavor to your treats
- Crisp rice cereal – the key to any rice krispie treat is your classic rice krispies cereal!
Ingredient Substitutions
To make this gluten free, just make sure to use gluten-free crisp rice cereal! Marshmallows tend to be gluten free, but if someone has an allergy, be sure to get certified gluten free!
To make these more festive, you could add some pink or red sprinkles. For a bit of chocolate, you could also melt white chocolate chips and drizzle it on top. Frosting would also be a fun addition. You could also use freeze dried raspberries in this recipe too!
If you only have unsalted butter, make sure to add a pinch of salt to your pot.
How to Make
Step 1: Blend Strawberries and melt butter
Grease or line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Add freeze dried strawberries to a blender or small food processor and blend until you are left with a fine powder texture (Image 1).
Heat six tablespoons of butter in a large pot or large saucepan over low to medium heat until butter is completely melted (Image 2).
Step 2: Melt Marshmallows
Pour in the 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows. Reduce heat to low and mix until the marshmallows are completely melted (Image 3).
Remove from heat and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir in vanilla and freeze dried strawberry powder (Image 4).
Step 3: Stir in Cereal and add to pan
Add in the crispy rice cereal (Image 5) and mix it thoroughly.
Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan (Image 6). Press down with a piece of parchment paper into an even layer. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Storage
I like to store these strawberry rice krispies on my counter at room temperature in an airtight container.
Store in the airtight container on the counter for up to five days. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months!
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 1 oz freeze dried strawberries
- ¾ stick salted butter (6 tbsp)
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups crisp rice cereal
Instructions
- Grease or line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Add freeze dried strawberries to a blender or small food processor and blend until you are left with a powdery consistency.
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium-low heat until butter is completely melted. Pour in mini marshmallows. Reduce heat to low and mix until the marshmallows are completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Stir in powdered freeze dried strawberries and then the cereal. Mix the cereal in thoroughly.
- Pour into prepared 8×8 pan. Press down with a piece of parchment paper. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information
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