Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Pretty in pink, these Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are a sweet treat with a strawberry kick! They are ooey and gooey with the perfect strawberry flavor.

We love our Rice Krispie treats! For more variations, you can also check out these Caramel Rice Krispie Treats or these Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats.

The original post for this recipe was posted in 2014, right after my daughter turned 9. And now she is turning 16 next week.

She may not be a little girl anymore, but she still does love all things strawberry.

Including these Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats.

These are so easy, and so addictively delicious. I can barely get a pan of them to stick around my house for a few hours before my family will devour .

They would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, Summer, or any other red time of year.

Ingredients

• Freeze Dried Strawberries: Freeze dried fruit used to be something that was hard to find, but you can find it in most well stocked grocery stores these days. I like to buy mine from Trader Joes because they are more affordable there.
• Butter: I like to use unsalted butter and then I will add salt.
• Marshmallows: You’ll need a full 19 ounces of marshmallows – 16 oz will be melted, then you can stir in the remaining marshmallows. I will usually just buy 1 10 oz bags, and then keep some off for snacking.
• Salt: I like to use a touch of sea salt, just to balance out the sweetness.
• Cereal: Mostly known as Rice Krispies, I’ll usually grab the generic brand because they work just fine in this recipe.

How to Make Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

STEP 1: Place the strawberries in a food processor or blender.

STEP 2: Pulse the strawberries until they are ground. You can make it all a fine powder, or you can leave some chunks. I usually leave a few chunks of strawberries in.

STEP 3: Take your butter and melt it in a large saucepan.

STEP 4: Add in 16 oz of the marshmallows and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows have melted. Don’t keep this on the heat too long – you just want ti get the marshmallows melted.

STEP 5: Turn off the heat and stir in the salt and the strawberry powder. Mix this all together well.

STEP 6: Pour this mixture over the crispy rice cereal. I like to stir it around a few times just to get the mixing started.

STEP 7: Add the reserved marshmallows. Then gently stir until everything is well mixed and all of the cereal is coated with the marshmallow mixture.

STEP 8: Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper, or has been greased well. Let them sit for a bit before slicing and enjoying.

Tips and Tricks

My biggest hint with any Rice Krispie treats is to make sure you are using fresh marshmallows. It really will make a difference.

This is a great treat that you can make ahead of time. Simply leave them at room temperature and cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap.

Variations

The original recipe that was posted here in 2014 was a little bit different. It was a layered Rice Krispie treat, with 2 strawberry layers and a regular layer in the middle. They were super cute that way, but a lot more work!

I also topped them with sprinkles, which is a great way to celebrate a holiday with these treats. Decorate for holidays or birthdays!

I think the one bag of strawberries gives these the perfect amount of strawberry. If you do wan ta more overwhelming strawberry flavor, you can add in another 1/2 to 1 bag of freeze dried strawberries.

More Strawberry Recipes

Strawberry Bread
Strawberry Muffins
Strawberry Cream Angel Pie

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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

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Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Pretty in pink, these Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are a sweet treat with a strawberry kick! They are ooey and gooey with the perfect strawberry flavor.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (1.2 oz) bag freeze dried strawberries
• ▢ 1/2 cup butter
• ▢ 19 oz mini marshmallows divided
• ▢ Pinch of salt
• ▢ 8 cups crispy rice cereal

Instructions

• Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing well or lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Place the freeze dried strawberries in a food processor and process until they are a fine powder. (I don’t mind some chunks in there – it’s all personal preference.)
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Mix in 16 oz of the mini marshmallows. Cook, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows are melted and everything is combined. Mix in a pinch of salt.
• While the marshmallows are melting, place the crispy rice cereal in a large bowl.
• Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and stir in the strawberry powder. Pour over the crispy rice cereal. Add the remaining 3 ounces of marshmallows. Mix until fully combined.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Lightly press the cereal down into a flat layer.
• Let the treats cool before cutting into 16 bars to serve.

Recipe Notes:

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1bar, Calories: 223kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 41g (14%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 6g (9%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg (5%), Sodium: 208mg (9%), Potassium: 18mg (1%), Sugar: 21g (23%)

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