Description
Romantic Strawberry Rice Krispie Treat Hearts charm sweet lovers with delightful pink-hued dessert. Homemade heart-shaped confections deliver playful passion perfect for Valentine’s celebrations you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 10 ounces (280 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (processed into a fine powder)
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
Preparation Ingredients:
- Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Transform freeze-dried strawberries into a vibrant powder using a food processor, creating a fine, aromatic dust that will infuse the treats with intense berry essence.
- Gently melt butter in a spacious pot over minimal heat, ensuring a smooth base for the confection.
- Introduce mini marshmallows to the warm butter, stirring consistently until they dissolve into a glossy, uniform mixture.
- Whisk the strawberry powder into the marshmallow blend, distributing the fruity pigment evenly throughout the creamy canvas.
- Fold Rice Krispie cereal into the strawberry-marshmallow mixture, ensuring each crispy morsel gets thoroughly coated with the sweet, pink-hued coating.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by lightly greasing with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared pan, using a buttered spatula or fingers to compress the treat into a uniform layer.
- Allow the mixture to cool and set for 10-15 minutes, helping it firm up for clean cutting.
- Utilize a heart-shaped cookie cutter to delicately carve romantic shapes from the strawberry-infused treats.
- For an optional flourish, embellish the hearts with a drizzle of melted white or pink chocolate and a sprinkle of festive Valentine’s Day decorations.
Notes
- Customize the strawberry intensity by adjusting the amount of freeze-dried strawberry powder to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure marshmallows are fully melted and smooth to create a consistent, creamy base that helps bind the Rice Krispie mixture perfectly.
- Gently fold the cereal to maintain its crunchiness and prevent crushing, creating a light, airy texture in the final treat.
- Use a warm, slightly greased cookie cutter to make clean heart-shaped cuts without sticking, ensuring neat and professional-looking Valentine’s treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg