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Strawberry cream Rice Krispies take classic marshmallow squares into sweet, berry-blushed territory with freeze-dried strawberries and extra mini marshmallows folded in at the end. The cereal stays crisp, the bites stay soft and a simple white drizzle makes them look polished. You’ll crush berries to a mix of powder and chunks for color and pop, then press the mixture lightly so it stays tender. It’s a fast stovetop recipe that delivers cute, pink treats with a big berry vibe.
These strawberry cream Rice Krispies fold freeze-dried strawberries and extra mini marshmallows into a soft, pink cereal mix, then finish with a light white drizzle.
You may also enjoy Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats, strawberry lush dessert, strawberry pizza and these Rice Krispie treat recipes.
Why You’ll Love It
Fast stovetop method: No oven, minimal cleanup, maximum payoff.
Soft meets crisp: Tender marshmallow base with light cereal crunch.
Real berry flavor: Freeze-dried fruit adds color and bright taste without moisture.
Easy to decorate: A quick drizzle and sprinkles make them party ready.
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treat Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Rice Krispies: Crisp base that stays light and airy.
Regular marshmallows: Melt into a smooth, stretchy binder.
Mini marshmallows: Reserved mix-ins for pockets of creamy chew.
Butter: Adds rich flavor and helps the mixture set tender.
Freeze-dried strawberries: Concentrated berry flavor and natural pink color.
White almond bark (optional): Simple melt almond bark or pistachio white chocolate bark for clean drizzles that set firm.
Sprinkles (optional): Fun color and a tiny bit of crunch.
How to Make Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Crush strawberries: Break into a mix of fine powder and small chunks.
Reserve minis: Set aside a portion of mini marshmallows for folding in later.
Prepare pan: Grease a 9×13 pan and set within easy reach.
Melt butter: Warm in a large pot until fluid.
Melt marshmallows: Stir in regular marshmallows and the remaining minis until mostly smooth.
Fold in mix-ins: Off heat, add reserved mini marshmallows, crushed strawberries, and cereal.
Pan and level: Press into the pan with a light hand so the squares stay soft.
Cool and release: Let set, loosen edges, and turn onto a board.
Cut and finish: Cut into shapes, drizzle with melted almond bark, and add sprinkles.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal and gluten-free marshmallows and sprinkles.
Dairy-free option: Swap butter for dairy-free butter and use dairy-free white baking chips for the drizzle.
Rice Krispies: You can use Rice Krispies or another brand of toasted rice cereal. Popcorn is another option and, even if you do like Rice Krispies, you can swap some popcorn in for some of them. Another idea would be Chex Mix.
Berry swap: Try freeze-dried raspberries for a tangy twist and deeper color.
Extra creamy: Fold in a few more mini marshmallows at the end for bigger pockets of chew.
Serving Suggestions
With a Valentine’s Day drink: Enjoy a strawberry sour candy cocktail or a Hawaiian lava flow cocktail with your strawberry cream Rice Krispies treats.
With cookies: Try strawberry lemon cake mix cookies, heart-shaped donut holes or strawberry kiss cookies.
How to Store Valentine Strawberry Cream Rice Krispies
Store: Keep them in a big Ziploc bag or airtight container at room temperature and eat within 5 or 6 days.
Freeze: Don’t freeze these because they’ll lose their crisp texture.
Top Tips
Measure first: Have everything prepped before melting so the mixture doesn’t set too soon.
Press lightly: Don’t compact the pan or you’ll lose that soft bite.
Oil tools: Lightly grease your spatula and knife to prevent sticking.
Use a sling: Line the pan with parchment for an easy lift-out.
Mind the mix-ins: Add reserved chocolate chips off heat so they stay visible and creamy.
Strawberry Cream Rice Krispies FAQs
Yes, fold them in off heat so they hold their shape.
Let the slab set, then use a sharp, lightly oiled knife and wipe between cuts.
Valentine Strawberry Cream Rice Krispies Recipe
Strawberry Cream Rice Krispies
Equipment
- Baking Dish 9 x 13-Inch
- Pot Large
- Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter or Preferred Shape
Ingredients
- 10 Ounces Rice Krispie, toasted rice cereal
- 10 Ounces marshmallows, regular
- 10 Ounces marshmallows, mini
- ¾ Cup + 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 ¼ Ounces freeze-dried strawberries
Optional Toppings
- ½ Cup white almond bark
- sprinkles, any kind
Instructions
- Place the strawberries in a Ziploc bag or a bowl then crush them up into smaller pieces. Some will become very fine and powdery and others will be chunky. That's what you want – a good variety.
- Remove 1 ½ cups of mini marshmallows from the bag and set aside.
- Prepare a 9 x 13-inch pan by spraying it with oil, set aside.
- In a large pot melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter has melted, pour in the whole bag of regular sized marshmallows, along with the remaining mini marshmallows.
- Melt the marshmallows into the butter, stirring frequently.
- Once the mixture is about 80 to 90% melted remove from heat. Working quickly, mix in the reserved 1 ½ cups of mini marshmallows, the freeze-dried strawberries and the Rice Krispies.
- Once combined, transfer into the greased pan and gently flatten the top of the rice crispy treats without pressing down too hard. You want to leave plenty of air to avoid them becoming too dense.
- Let the crispy treats cool down for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes use a spatula and run it along the edge of the crispy treats then turn them out onto a cutting board.
- Use a cookie cutter or a knife, cut the krispies into your desired shape.
- In a small microwave safe dish melt about ½ cup of white almond bark, if using.
- Drizzle the almond bark on top of the treats.
- Sprinkle right away with your choice of sprinkles, if liked.
Notes
Press lightly: Don’t compact the pan or you’ll lose that soft bite.
Oil tools: Lightly grease your spatula and knife to prevent sticking.
Use a sling: Line the pan with parchment for an easy lift-out.
Mind the mix-ins: Add reserved chocolate chips off heat so they stay visible and creamy.
Nutrition
Bring bright berry energy to a classic with strawberry cream Rice Krispies. Crush freeze-dried fruit for color and flavor, melt marshmallows with butter for a soft base, then fold in more marshmallows for creamy pockets. A drizzle and sprinkles makes these heart shaped Rice Krispie treats party ready. The result is a pretty, nostalgic square that tastes like strawberries and cream in every bite, so add these to your own collection of Valentine’s Day recipes to make your sweetheart smile.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
These are adorable! 🙂