Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
These strawberry crunch rice krispie treats are a fun twist on the classic, loaded with fruity flavor and topped with a nostalgic strawberry shortcake-style crumble. Gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, and a crunchy pink topping come together for a no-bake dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or when you’re just craving something totally sweet and retro.
Picture it: you’re sprawled on a beanbag chair, watching Jem and the Holograms, and your BFF just brought over snacks. Only instead of popcorn, it’s a tray of strawberry crunch rice krispie treats—gooey, pink-topped, and totally outrageous. This isn’t just dessert—it’s a snack-sational power ballad in bar form, and yes, it does deserve its own slow-motion music video montage.
These stellar treats are the ultimate retro snack glow-up—sweet, crisp, gooey, fruity, and topped with that crumbly golden pink coating that’s straight-up giving Good Humor ice cream bar meets school cafeteria vibes. They’re easy, no-bake, and totally rad—just like Andie’s prom dress in Pretty in Pink. So crank up “Material Girl” and get ready to treat yourself like the snack queen you are.
If strawberries make you swoon, check out my strawberry crunch dessert cups, strawberry frosted lemon cookies, and strawberries and cream cupcakes. And don’t forget to check out my classic rice krispie treat recipe!
Ingredients for Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
- Unsalted butter
- Freeze-dried strawberries
- Golden Oreo cookies
- Mini marshmallows
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Rice Krispies cereal
How to Make Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
- Prep: Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Strawberry crunch: Stir together finely chopped Golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberry powder and melted butter.
- Melt: Melt the butter and stir in the mini marshmallows until melted and smooth.
- Add: Add in the vanilla, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Stir in the crispy rice cereal, additional marshmallows, and strawberry crunch.
- Spread: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Sprinkle with additional strawberry crunch.
- Set: Allow the rice krispie treats to set up for 1 hour and then cut into squares.
Courtney’s Expert Baking Tips
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper extending up the sides of the pan for easy removal.
- Gently press the rice krispie treat mixture into the pan. Do not press down too firmly or the rice krispie treats will have a hard texture.
- The easiest way to spread the rice krispie treat mixture is to use your hands. Wet your hands with a little bit of water to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- Press the strawberry crunch into the top of the strawberry rice krispie treats so it will stick.
- Use a serrated knife and a sawing motion to cut the treats into perfect squares.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this recipe, you will want to stick with freeze-dried strawberries. They add amazing strawberry flavor and do not add additional moisture which will make the rice krispie cereal soggy.
You can use a blender to create the Golden Oreo crumbs and strawberry powder. If you don’t have a blender, I recommend using a rolling pin (or other heavy object) and a resealable storage bag.
The easiest way to prevent the rice krispie treat mixture from sticking to your hands is to moisten your hands with water before pressing the mixture into the pan.
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Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch
- 20 (20) Golden Oreo cookies (substitute with vanilla sandwich cookies)
- 1 oz (28 g) freeze-dried strawberries
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter (melted)
Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
- ½ cup (114 g) unsalted butter
- 20 oz (567 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 oz (28 g) freeze-dried strawberries (ground into a fine powder)
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
- 7 cups (196 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cup (100 g) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- First, make the strawberry crunch. Pulse the Golden Oreos in a food processor to create large crumbs. Add the Golden Oreo crumbs to a medium mixing bowl. Pulse the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor to create a fine powder and add the strawberry powder to the Golden Oreo crumbs. Pour in the melted unsalted butter. Stir the mixture until the ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and parchment paper. Extend the parchment paper up the sides of the pan to easily remove the rice krispie treats from the pan.
- In a large saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add in 20 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir until the marshmallow mixture is melted and smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the freeze-dried strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Then, fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, additional 2 cups of mini marshmallows, and 1 ½ cups of the strawberry crunch until the cereal is well coated in the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the strawberry crunch rice krispie treat mixture into the prepared baking pan. Moisten your hands with water, and gently press the mixture into the pan creating an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining strawberry crunch over the top of the rice krispie treat bars and press down gently.
- Allow the rice krispie treats to set up in the pan for 1 hour before removing and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Room temperature: Store the rice krispie treats in an airtight container or resealable storage bag at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
- Refrigerator/Freezer: I do not recommend storing rice krispie treats in the refrigerator or freezer as it can impact the texture.
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Bars & Brownies, Fourth of July, Fruity, No Bake Desserts, Nostalgic, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day,
About Courtney
Baker | 80s Lover | Cookbook Author
Courtney is a self-taught home baker and cookbook author of “Girls Just Wanna Bake Cupcakes”. She loves to create new and unique recipes while simultaneously listening to 80s music.
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