Cherry Rice Krispie Treats with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
These Cherry Rice Krispie Treats combine classic marshmallow and cereal with a sweet twist of cherry gelatin and a rich dark chocolate drizzle. Perfectly chewy and easy to make, these bars are an ideal summer treat or festive holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (melting on stovetop) + 1 hour chilling
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounce package mini marshmallows
- 1 ½ Tablespoon cherry gelatin powder (JELL-O, not sugar free)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Topping
- 10 ounce Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers, melted
- Sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together. Stir constantly to prevent burning and ensure the marshmallows become completely smooth and melted.
- Add Gelatin Powder: Stir in the cherry gelatin powder until it is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Combine with Cereal: Fold the Rice Krispies cereal gently into the marshmallow mixture, making sure the cereal is fully coated without crushing it.
- Press into Pan: Butter a 13×9-inch baking dish and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. For thicker treats, use a 9-inch square pan instead.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Spread or drizzle the melted dark chocolate wafers evenly over the top of the pressed mixture.
- Set and Cut: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for about one hour until the chocolate topping is firm. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
- Storage: Store the treats in a covered container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Sugar free gelatin does not work well in this recipe as it affects texture and flavor.
- Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers are recommended for best flavor and smooth texture when melting.
- For thicker treats, use a smaller 9-inch square pan instead of the 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Adding sprinkles on top of the chocolate drizzle is optional and great for holiday decoration.
