Strawberry Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, colorful recipe you can make for parties and special events. They’re made with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and real strawberries.
If you are looking for more Valentines treats, try these valentine cookies or my valentine hot cocoa bombs.
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Why this Strawberry Chocolate Rice Krispie Treat Recipe is a Keeper
These homemade chocolate Rice Krispies treats are great for chocolate lovers, and are also flavored with dried strawberries. You’ll love these chocolate Rice Krispie treats as gifts, for parties, or as a snack. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for delicious chocolate rice crispy treats:
- 30 Minute Chocolate Dessert: These Rice Krispie treats with chocolate take less than 30 minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for strawberry flavored Rice Krispie treats can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Favorite Snack: These easy Rice Krispie treats make a great family recipe.
How Do I Keep Rice Krispie Treats from Sticking to the Pan?
Make sure to grease the pan with butter first, and cook the Rice Krispies treats slowly to make sure they don’t harden too fast. You can also line the pan with parchment paper.
Homemade Rice Krispie Treats Ingredient Notes
- Rice Krispies: Make chocolate Rice Krispies treats with a box of Rice Krispies cereal. These are so much tastier than traditional rice treats.
- Marshmallows: Make this recipe with a bag of mini marshmallows. Use fresh marshmallows to make chocolate Rice Krispie treats.
- Strawberries: Use a package of freeze dried strawberries.
- Butter: Make these classic Rice Krispies treats with unsalted butter.
- Chocolate Chips: This no-bake treat recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use your favorite variety such as milk chocolate or dark chocolate, or mix in cocoa powder.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- Freezing: You can make the entire batch of homemade Rice Krispy Treats and freeze them in an airtight container. Let them thaw completely before serving.
- Refrigerating (for shorter periods): If you’re making them a day or two in advance, refrigerate them in an airtight container. They may become slightly softer, but they’ll still be delicious. Store the Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container.
Pro Tip for the Crispy Marshmallow Cereal Snack
If you’re making a multi-layered treat, a sturdy base layer (like a chocolate layer) can help prevent the structure from collapsing.
How to Make Gooey Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats
These are the basic steps for making Rice Krispie treats with lots of chocolate. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Melt the Butter Over Low Heat
Grease an 8×8 square pan with butter or cooking spray, or line with parchment paper. Then, place 1 1/2 teaspoon of salted butter and 20 marshmallows in a medium saucepan or large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter and marshmallows and stir in the chocolate chips until melted to add chocolate flavor.
2. Add the Rice Krispies
Remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and fold in two cups of Rice Krispies cereal. In a separate pan, melt another 20 marshmallows and 1 1/2 teaspoon of butter. Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted. Remove from heat and add another 2 cups of Rice cereal.
3. Blend the Strawberries
Place the second Rice Krispies mixture over the melted chocolate chip mixture. Blend strawberries in a food processor until finely ground. In another pan, make another Rice Krispies mixture and mix in the strawberries. Add food coloring if desired.
4. Layer the Rice Krispies Mixture into the Pan
Place the strawberry layer over the plain layer, pressing firmly and evenly. Allow the homemade Rice Krispie treats to cool, then cut into 9 squares.
How to Store Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- Store the Treats: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to ensure your treats stay fresh.
- Using Leftovers: Leftover Rice Krispies treats should be good for up to a week.
Variations and Substitutions to Love this Recipe
- Alternate cooking method tip: Microwave the butter and marshmallows in 30 second increments instead of cooking on the stovetop.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Try using milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.
- Cocoa Krispies: Use Cocoa Krispies or Cocoa Pebbles instead of regular Rice Krispies.
- Melted Chocolate and Cocoa Powder: If you love chocolate, add in some cocoa powder and chocolate chips to make the treats. Decorate these no bake treats with chocolate chips on top.
- Sprinkles: Decorate with your favorite seasonal sprinkles.
Easy Dessert Recipe FAQs
Serve these Rice Krispie treats with strawberry cottage cheese Jello salad, cake mix strawberry brownies, or swirled cookies.
Cut the Rice Krispie treats with a sharp knife, then use a spatula to remove them from the pan.
Try using different flavors of chocolate or different dried fruits, like raspberries or bananas.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Strawberry Powder: Use freeze dried strawberry powder to save time.
- Decorate: Decorate with freeze dried strawberries. Or try some colorful valentines sprinkles.
- Double: Double or cut the recipe in half by increasing or decreasing the ingredients proportionally.
- Vanilla Extract: Add vanilla extract and sea salt for more depth.
- Icing: Use chocolate melts or gel icing to decorate the 5 ingredient treats.
Strawberry Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 60 Marshmallows
- 4 ½ tablespoons Butter
- ¼ cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 package Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Red Food Coloring, optional
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 in square pan with butter.
- Place 1 ½ tablespoon of butter and 20 marshmallows in a medium size saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the marshmallows and butter are completely melted.
- Add in the chocolate chips and continue to stir until completely melted and thoroughly incorporated in the marshmallows. The entire mixture should be brown.
- Remove from heat and fold in two cups of Rice Krispies until completely coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan. I like to coat my hands with butter so that the mixture doesn’t stick. You can also use a spatula if you don’t want to use your hands.
- In a clean pan, melt another 20 marshmallows and 1 ½ Tbsp butter over medium heat stirring frequently until the marshmallows and butter are melted completely. Remove from the heat and pour in 2 cups of Rice Krispies and stir until the cereal is completely covered.
- Press this mixture evenly across the top of the chocolate mixture, pressing firmly.
- Now place the freeze dried strawberries in a food processor and process until very finely ground.
- In a clean pan mix together the last 20 marshmallows and 1 ½ tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once melted stir in ground strawberries until well incorporated. If a deeper red color is desired you can add a little bit of red food coloring) Stir until well mixed.
- Add in the final 2 cups of Rice Krispies and stir until completely coated.
- Press the strawberry layer on top of the vanilla layer, pressing firmly and evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
- Cut into 9 squares and enjoy! Store in an airtight container.
Christina’s Notes
- Strawberry Powder: Use freeze dried strawberry powder to save time.
- Decorate: Decorate with freeze dried strawberries.
- Double: Double or cut the recipe in half by increasing or decreasing the ingredients proportionally.
- Vanilla Extract: Add vanilla extract and sea salt for more depth.
- Icing: Use chocolate melts or gel icing to decorate the treats.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.