Krispy Rice Strawberry Treats are soft, chewy, and perfectly pink – perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, classroom parties, or any time you want a fun no-bake dessert. Strawberry gelatin gives this dessert its beautiful color and fruity flavor, while gentle stirring keeps it light and fluffy instead of dense and tough.
Decorate with chocolate sprinkles, heart shapes, sprinkles, or lollipop sticks for an easy dessert that can be used as a festive activity for kids!
Why you’ll love these Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
These Strawberry Krispy Rice Treats are easy, quick, delicious, and absolutely delicious! You can easily cut them into squares and serve them as is, but if you want to serve them, you can easily elevate them by cutting them into hearts, adding sprinkles, or drizzling them with chocolate. And trust me – adults love them just as much as kids!
- Non-bakeable and kid-friendly
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day And themed parties
- Soft and chewy texture (It’s not hard!)
- Easy to customize With class and shapes
- Great for gifts, school gifts, or dessert tables
Tips for getting soft and chewy Rice Krispie treats:
- Stir gently and as little as possible To avoid dense sweets
- Remove from heat early– The residual heat finishes melting the marshmallows
- Grease your hands or a spoon with butter To prevent sticking
- Don’t press too hard When it spreads in the pan
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations:
- Obesity: Ghee or vegetable butter
- Strawberry gelatin: Raspberry or cherry gelatin
- Rice Krispies: Any crispy rice cereal
- vanilla: Almond extract to add flavor to baked goods
Fun giving and gift ideas:
- Wrap individually in Clear treat bags With tape
- Order pops in Decorative jar
- Add to Valentine’s Day lunch boxes or classroom parties
- Serve on a dessert plate with fruits and biscuits
Valentine’s Day decorating ideas
These sweets are perfect to turn into festive Valentine’s Day desserts!
Heart shapes
After it cools, use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the candy.
Chocolate drizzle
Melt the milk, dark or white chocolate and drizzle it over the top using a spoon or decorating bag.
Sprinkles
Add the Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm so they stick.
Rice Krispy Pops
Cut it into squares or hearts and insert popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks into it. Perfect for gifts or party favors!
More Valentine’s Day recipes you can try:
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Krispy Rice Strawberry Treats are soft, chewy, and perfectly pink – perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, classroom parties, or any time you want a fun no-bake dessert.
Meals: 12
- 6 Cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 8 Cups Mini marshmallows divider
- 1 1/2 ounce Strawberry gelatin mixture About half of a 3 oz can
- 1/2 cup Butter or ghee
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
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Melt the butter: In a large saucepan over low to medium heat, melt the butter completely.
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Add marshmallow: Add 5 cups of marshmallows and leave for 30 seconds, stirring gently.
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Batter flavour: Add vanilla extract and stir gently. Add the strawberry gelatin mixture and stir gently again.Gentle stirring is key – overmixing results in harsh treatments.
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Heat melting finish: Remove the pan from the heat while the marshmallow partially melts. Continue stirring off the stove until mostly smooth.
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Adding grains: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies and remaining marshmallows until they are evenly covered.
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Press into the pan: Transfer mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Gently press down with buttered hands – don’t pack too tightly!
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Cool and cut: Leave to cool before cutting and decorating.
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