Strawberry Rice Krispie Bars (Recipe for Printing)
Enjoy these strawberry rice krispie bars, a sweet treat ideal for spring gatherings or casual snacking. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
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5 ounces freeze-dried strawberries
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1/3 cup unsalted butter
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10 ounces dark chocolate, or substitute milk, semi-sweet, or white chocolate
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5 to 6 cups crispy rice cereal
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10 ounces marshmallows
# How to Make It:
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Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan or, for thicker bars, a 9x9 inch pan.
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Add freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor or high-powered blender and pulse until fine crumbs are formed.
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In a very large saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat.
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Add marshmallows to melted butter. Gently stir with a rubber spatula as marshmallows melt and combine with butter.
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When marshmallows are nearly melted, add the processed freeze-dried strawberries. Stir gently until the strawberries dissolve and blend in.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in the crispy rice cereal, 1 cup at a time, ensuring all cereal is coated with strawberry-marshmallow mixture.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly grease hands and gently press the mixture down evenly into the pan. Pack tightly for firmer treats.
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Chop chocolate into very fine pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium power in 45-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
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Pour the melted chocolate over the rice krispie mixture and spread into a smooth, even layer. Allow the bars to set at room temperature until chocolate has hardened.
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Using a thin, sharp knife, slice bars into pieces once set. Store at room temperature for optimal texture.
# Extra Tips:
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For a more pronounced strawberry flavor, increase freeze-dried strawberries up to 2 ounces. Allow treats to cool at room temperature for best results, as refrigeration can make bars too firm.