Raspberry Chocolate Rice Krispies that are soft and chewy with fresh raspberry flavor. These are a valentines day inspired treat with a fun fruity and chocolate mix! I must say, before you commit to making these deeeelish krispies, fresh raspberries will not work. You’ll need freeze-dried raspberries for sure, I buy mine at Target!
Whether you have a significant other or not, these chocolate rice krispie treats make for an easy dessert for two or solo. And while they’re perfect for valentines day, they also make for a great any-day-of-the-week sweet treat. I mean chocolate + raspberry is always a good idea!
5 Ingredient Raspberry Chocolate Rice Krispies
Rice Krispies – Nothing beats plain Rice Krispie cereal for the crisp texture that turns all soft and chewy in this recipe.
Marshmallows – I prefer mini marshmallows because they soften and melt better. Plus they’re better for sprinkling overtop.
Freeze Dried Raspberries – These are important because fresh raspberries will not work! They would be too moist for the krispies and make them soggy. I get my freeze dried raspberries from Target for best price + quality.
Chocolate – No valentines day treat would be complete without chocolate! You can use milk chocolate or dark, it just depends on what type of chocolate you prefer.
Butter – Use unsalted for best flavor, salted butter can be a bit overpowering. The melted butter helps to melt the marshmallows and soften the krispies.
How to Make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- In a sauce pan, melt butter and marshmallows on low; stirring constantly.
Stir in rice krispies then mix together with a wooden spoon. Once combined, add freeze-dried raspberries. Add in 1/4 cup of the dark chocolate. This will make it melty (you also can save the chocolate for the drizzle – it’s up to you)
Pour the Rice Krispies mix into a greased sheet pan.
Drizzle melted chocolate and freeze dried raspberries over top.
Let cool for 20-30 minutes before enjoying!
How to Customize Raspberry Chocolate Rice Krispies
I’m such a fan of the raspberry chocolate combo but these rice krispies can be made in so many other ways! Get creative with flavor combos and what’s in your pantry to make your own version.
- Use chocolate rice krispies to make these into double chocolate rice krispie treats.
- If you can’t find mini marshmallows feel free to use regular sized, they might just take longer to melt down. You could also use different flavored marshmallows if you can find them!
- Instead of freeze dried raspberries try swapping for different freeze dried fruits like strawberries or blueberries.
- These milk chocolate chips are my favorite but you could also use white chocolate, dark chocolate, or butterscotch chips.
- Add in extra flavor + textures with chopped nuts, cacao nibs, or candies like these UnReal chocolate gems.
- Drizzle peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) overtop the bars before chilling.
Raspberry Chocolate Rice Krispies
Equipment
- 6 Quart Sauce Pot
- Measuring Cups
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice krispies
- 1 bag, 10oz mini marshmallows
- ½ cup freeze dried raspberries*, not fresh!
- ½ cup dark or milk chocolate, ¼ c for topping / ¼c melted
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ stick
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, melt butter and marshmallows on low; stirring constantly.
- Stir in rice krispies then mix together with a wooden spoon. Once combined, add freeze-dried raspberries. Add in 1/4 cup of the dark chocolate. This will make it melty.
- Pour the Rice Krispies mix into a greased sheet pan.
- Drizzle melted chocolate and freeze dried raspberries over top.
- Let cool for 20-30 minutes before enjoying!
Notes
- Do not use fresh raspberries, they will not work! Instead be sure to use freeze dried raspberries, I usually buy mine from Target or Trader Joes.
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So good and easy to make.