Description
Cherry Rice Krispie Treats are a 5-ingredient, no-bake dessert bars that deliver bright, fruity cherry flavor with a chewy, crisp bite. Tender marshmallow-treated rice cereal is studded with chopped maraschino cherries and finished with a glossy dark chocolate drizzle for a festive, crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a colorful, irresistible snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter completely.
- Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Gently fold in rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Add chopped cherries and mix carefully to distribute evenly.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top.
- Let set until firm, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- Pat the cherries dry before adding to prevent sogginess.
- Substitute milk chocolate or white chocolate drizzle if preferred.
- Check the Rice Krispies package for gluten-free status if you need a gluten-free option.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle extra chopped cherries on top after drizzling chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/24 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 85-95 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 12-18 g
- Sodium: Approximately 40-70 mg
- Fat: Approximately 6-8 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2-5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3-4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 28-40 g
- Fiber: Approximately 1 g
- Protein: Approximately 1-3 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15-25 mg
Keywords: Cherry Rice Krispie Treats, 5-ingredient dessert, no-bake bars, cherry chocolate treats, festive treats, quick dessert, crispy rice cereal bars