Neapolitan Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
These Neapolitan Rice Krispies Treats are a colorful and delicious twist on the classic treat, featuring three distinct layers inspired by the iconic Neapolitan ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Made with butter, marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal, semi-sweet chocolate, freeze-dried strawberries, and optional red food coloring, this recipe is perfect for a fun and festive dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop melting and mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ Tbsp Butter
- 20 Marshmallows
- ¼ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 2 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Vanilla Layer
- 1 ½ Tbsp Butter
- 20 Marshmallows
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Strawberry Layer
- 1 ½ Tbsp Butter
- 20 Marshmallows
- 1 oz Freeze-Dried Strawberries (finely ground)
- Optional: a few drops of red food coloring
- 2 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Additional
- Butter or non-stick spray for greasing the pan and hands
- 8x8 inch square pan lined with parchment paper or greased
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Grease an 8×8 inch square pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the chocolate layer: In a large saucepan, melt 1 ½ tablespoons of butter and 20 marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until fully melted. Add ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and continue stirring until melted and mixed. Remove from heat, then fold in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until coated. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan using buttered hands or a spatula.
- Make the vanilla layer: In a clean pan, melt 1 ½ tablespoons butter and 20 marshmallows over medium heat, stirring frequently until melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Pour this mixture evenly over the chocolate layer in the pan and press firmly to create an even layer.
- Prepare the strawberry powder: Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and grind until very finely ground.
- Make the strawberry layer: In another clean pan, melt 1 ½ tablespoons butter and 20 marshmallows over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the ground freeze-dried strawberries. Add a few drops of red food coloring if a deeper color is desired, mixing thoroughly. Fold in the last 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Press this mixture over the vanilla layer evenly and firmly.
- Cool and cut: Allow the layered treats to cool completely. If the pan was lined with parchment, lift the treats out onto a cutting board. Cut into 9 squares or smaller pieces as desired.
- Store: Keep the treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can grease your hands with butter or use a spatula to press the cereal mixtures to prevent sticking.
- Using parchment paper in the pan makes it easier to lift out the treats for cutting.
- Add red food coloring to the strawberry layer for a more vibrant red color, if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the Rice Krispies cereal is labeled gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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