These strawberry crunch rice krispie treats are an easy, no-bake dessert that’s bursting with sweet, fruity flavor and irresistible texture. Made with gooey marshmallows, crisp rice cereal, and a crunchy topping of crushed cookies and freeze-dried strawberries, they’re a fun and flavorful twist on the classic treat. Perfect for parties, picnics, or anytime you’re craving a bold pop of strawberry crunch in every bite!
20(20)Golden Oreo cookies(substitute with vanilla sandwich cookies)
1oz(28g)freeze-dried strawberries
¼cup(57g)unsalted butter(melted)
Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
½cup(114g)unsalted butter
20oz(567g)mini marshmallows
1oz(28g)freeze-dried strawberries(ground into a fine powder)
2tsp(2tsp)vanilla extract
½tsp(0.5tsp)salt
7cups(196g)Rice Krispies cereal
2cup(100g)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 9x13 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
Storing & Serving:
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.
Baking Tools & Supplies (affiliate links): 9x13 baking pan | Parchment paper | Large saucepan | Rubber spatula | Food processorRecipe Tips: Scroll up the blog post to see more expert baking tips and frequently asked questions to make the most out of this recipe.Note:Metric conversions and nutritional information are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.