Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are soft, chewy, and the perfect pink color, making them the ideal treat for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, classroom parties, or any time you want a fun no-bake dessert. Strawberry gelatin gives it a pretty color and fruity flavor, and when gently stirred, it becomes light and fluffy rather than dense and tough.
Decorate with chocolate drizzles, heart shapes, sprinkles or popsicle sticks for an easy dessert that doubles as a festive activity for kids!
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
These Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are easy, quick, adorable, and super delicious! You can just cut it into squares and serve it as is. However, if you’re making a presentation, you can easily add a classy touch by cutting it into heart shapes, adding sprinkles, or drizzled with chocolate. And trust me. Adults love them just as much as kids!
- No baking, suitable for children
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day And theme party
- Soft and chewy texture (It’s not difficult!)
- easy customization With toppings and shapes
- Perfect for gift giving, school snacks or dessert tables.
Tips for soft and chewy Rice Krispie treats:
- Stir gently and minimally. To avoid dense snacks
- Turn off the lights early—The residual heat melts the marshmallow.
- Apply butter with your hands or a spatula. to prevent sticking
- Don’t press too hard When spread out on a fan
Ingredient Substitutions and Modifications:
- butter: Margarine or vegetable butter
- Strawberry Gelatin: Raspberry or cherry gelatin
- Rice Krispies: crispy rice cereal
- vanilla: Almond extract for a bakery-style twist
Fun serving and gift ideas:
- Please pack individually transparent treat bag with ribbon
- arrange pop decorative jars
- Add to your Valentine’s lunch box or classroom party
- Serve on a dessert board with fruit and cookies
Valentine’s Day Decoration Ideas
These treats are perfect for turning into a festive Valentine’s Day dessert!
heart shape
Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats.
chocolate drizzle
Melt the milk, dark, and white chocolate and sprinkle it on top using a spoon or piping bag.
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While the chocolate is still warm, add your Valentine-themed sprinkles to help them stick together.
Rice Krispie Pops
Cut into squares or heart shapes and insert lollipops or popsicle sticks. Perfect as a gift or party favor!
More Valentine’s Day Recipes to Try:
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are soft, chewy, and the perfect pink color, making them the ideal treat for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, classroom parties, or any time you want a fun no-bake dessert.
Serving Size: 12
- 6 cup Rice Krispie Cereal
- 8 cup mini marshmallows divided
- 1 1/2 oz. Strawberry Gelatin Mix About half of a 3-ounce box
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Melt the butter: Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter completely.
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Add marshmallow: Add 5 cups of marshmallows and let sit, stirring gently, for about 30 seconds.
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Flavor the mixture: Add vanilla extract and mix lightly. Sprinkle with strawberry gelatin mix and stir gently again.It is important to stir gently. Overmixing will result in a hard taste.
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Heat-melting finish: While the marshmallows are partially melted, remove the pan from the heat. Continue stirring on the burner until almost smooth.
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Add cereal: Gently fold in Rice Krispies and remaining marshmallows until evenly coated.
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Pressing on the fan: Transfer mixture to greased 9×13-inch pan. Press lightly with buttered hands. Don’t tie it too tight!
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Cool and Cut: Let cool before cutting and decorating.
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