Description
This Easy Strawberry Rice Krispie Treat Hearts recipe transforms the classic treat with a delightful strawberry twist. Made with mini marshmallows, freeze-dried strawberry powder, and crispy rice cereal, these festive heart-shaped treats are perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply a sweet snack. Quick to prepare and irresistibly fruity, they stay soft and fresh for days.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided (save 1 cup for tossing in at the end)
- 1 oz bag freeze-dried strawberries, pulsed to a fine powder in a food processor
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Swipe a large cookie sheet with shortening to prevent sticking, and set it aside for later use.
- Melt the butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, taking care not to burn it.
- Add marshmallows and melt: Add 7 cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir continuously with a spatula until the marshmallows melt completely, about 1 minute.
- Incorporate strawberry powder: Stir in the freeze-dried strawberry powder thoroughly into the melted marshmallow mixture to evenly distribute the flavor and color.
- Mix in cereal and remaining marshmallows: Turn off the heat, add 6 cups of rice krispie cereal, and stir until all the cereal is coated with the marshmallow mixture. Toss in the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows and gently fold them in, allowing them to remain partially unmelted for texture.
- Shape and cool: Immediately spread the strawberry rice krispie mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. Use a little shortening on your clean hands to press the mixture flat evenly. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm.
- Flip and cut shapes: Flip the rice krispie sheet onto a parchment-lined surface. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut hearts as close to each other as possible. The number of pieces depends on the size of your cutter.
- Store and enjoy: Store the rice krispie heart treats in a gallon-sized ziplock bag to keep them fresh and soft for several days.
Notes
- Use shortening or cooking spray on hands and baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder provides concentrated fruit flavor and vibrant color.
- Adding the last cup of marshmallows at the end creates delightful pockets of soft marshmallow texture.
- Press treats evenly to help them hold shape when cutting.
- Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag to maintain freshness.
- Adjust cookie cutter size to yield more or fewer treats based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped treat
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
