Description
Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats: a no bake dessert featuring crisp Rice Krispies, gooey marshmallows, juicy maraschino cherries, and a glossy chocolate finish. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a cherry chocolate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained and patted dry
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet 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.
- Carefully mix in chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top or cut into bars and dip halfway into chocolate.
- Let set until chocolate is firm, then serve.
Notes
- Cherries should be well drained and patted dry to prevent soggy treats.
- For faster chocolate setting, chill the pan briefly after adding the chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/24 of pan)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats, no-bake dessert, cherry chocolate treats, easy party snack, holiday treats, quick dessert, kids dessert