Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Krispy Treats
User Reviews
5
Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Krispy Treats
Description
This recipe starts by browning butter, which adds a nutty depth beyond plain melted butter. The butter is combined with most of the mini marshmallows and creamy peanut butter, stirred over low heat until smooth. Vanilla extract is blended in before crisped rice cereal is added methodically, first mixing half the cereal until combined then folding in the remaining marshmallows for even distribution.
The mixture is pressed into a baking dish in two layers. The top layer is mixed with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, adding a vivid, tart contrast to the sweet peanut butter base. Flaky salt sprinkled on top introduces a subtle savory element that enhances the overall flavor balance. After cooling, the bars are cut to preferred sizes, delivering a chewy, flavorful treat with distinct peanut butter and strawberry notes.
This recipe suits dessert or snack occasions where a nostalgic, homemade rice crispy bar with added complexity is desired. The use of freeze-dried strawberries preserves berry flavor without moisture interference.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows this is usually 2 bags worth
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 cups crisped rice cereal
- ⅓ cup freeze dried strawberries crushed
- salt for topping, flaky
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Continue to cook it without stirring, watching it constantly, until brown bits begin to form on the bottom. Reduce the heat to low and stir in 15 ounces of the marshmallows. Stir in the peanut butter.
- Stir the mixture with a spatula continuously until the marshmallows and peanut butter melt completely. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour in the cereal. Stir until it’s about halfway mixed, then stir in the remaining marshmallows. Mix until the marshmallows are evenly distributed.
- Press half of the mixture into the 9x13 dish. Sprinkle the strawberry powder into the pot with the remaining rice krispy mixture, stirring to combine. Press that mixture on top of the peanut butter layer.
- Sprinkle the top with flaky salt. Let the bars set and cool for 30 minutes before cutting. Slice them as small or as large as you’d like.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
