Description
Sweet chocolate and cherries dance together in these dreamy Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats, creating a nostalgic dessert with modern flair. Gooey marshmallows, crisp rice cereal, and rich chocolate combine for an irresistible snack that will delight you with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 10 ounces (280 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
Fruit Ingredient:
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Chocolate and Flavoring:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ignite medium heat under a spacious pot, gently melt butter until it transforms into a silky liquid. Incorporate marshmallows, stirring continuously until they dissolve into a velvety consistency. Infuse vanilla extract for an aromatic enhancement.
- Immediately remove pot from heat source and swiftly fold Rice Krispies cereal and finely diced maraschino cherries, ensuring thorough and uniform distribution throughout the mixture.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking vessel by applying cooking spray or parchment paper. Utilize a greased spatula to meticulously compress the mixture, creating a uniform layer approximately one inch thick. Allow the treat to stabilize at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Utilize a microwave-safe container to melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil. Execute 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle until chocolate achieves a glossy, smooth texture.
- Artfully drizzle molten chocolate across the surface or elegantly dip individual squares, ensuring partial chocolate coverage. Transfer treats onto parchment paper, permitting chocolate to solidify completely at ambient temperature or expedite setting in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Once chocolate has thoroughly crystallized, slice into geometrically precise squares. Serve and savor the decadent fusion of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Ensure butter doesn’t burn by stirring constantly and using medium heat when melting with marshmallows.
- Pat down the mixture gently to prevent dense, hard treats that can break teeth.
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture ruining the treat’s texture.
- Use room temperature cherries to help maintain the cereal’s crispness during mixing.
- For gluten-free version, replace Rice Krispies with gluten-free crispy rice cereal.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on chocolate coating to enhance flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate briefly to help chocolate set faster and create a smoother finish.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg