Description
Lemon Rice Krispy Treats: A bright, buttery, no-bake dessert featuring fresh lemon zest and juice that brings a refreshing citrus bite to the classic crispy cereal bars. Soft marshmallow layers meet crisp rice cereal for a chewy, crowd-pleasing treat—perfect for spring gatherings, potlucks, or a quick lemony snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: yellow food coloring or white chocolate drizzle
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 mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gently fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Let cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- No-bake dessert — easy to make with pantry staples.
- For a brighter lemon color, add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the mixture before pressing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/24 of the recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 95 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Lemon Rice Krispy Treats, lemon dessert, no-bake dessert, citrus treats, marshmallow cereal bars, lemon snack, easy lemon bars, spring dessert