How to Make Homemade Rice Crispy Treats with Marshmallow Cream

Learning how to make homemade rice crispy treats with marshmallow cream will be worth your time! They make for a sweet treat that is quick, easy, and every age friendly! All you do is mix together melted butter, marshmallow cream, Rice Krispies, and spread them in a pan. Done!

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Kids, teenagers, adults, and everyone in between will love these. This grab and go dessert is easy to make, serve, and store. 

Marshmallows are delicious little delicacies. This recipe takes the beauty of marshmallows and levels them up by using the marshmallow cream. If you have never heard of marshmallow cream, let me tell you about it. Marshmallow cream is a fluffy white substance that comes in a plastic container. A lot of people call it “marshmallow fluff”. We have always referred to it as cream.  You can eat it on a spoon or use it in recipes. If you pair it with peanut butter on a graham cracker you are in for a real treat. Try it! 

What do homemade rice crispy treats with marshmallow cream taste like?

These rice crispy treats taste sweet and light. They aren’t heavy, so be careful, or you might find yourself eating half of a pan.

What variations are there?

You can use Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies instead of the rice krispies to have a different type of treat. The fruity pebbles are extra sweet and colorful and kids love them. If you are wanting a hint of chocolate, the cocoa krispies are a good choice. 

Why You Will Love Learning How to Make This Homemade Rice Crispy Treats with Marshmallow Cream Recipe

It has been a crowd pleaser at our house for years! The fact that it doesn’t take a lot of work, ingredients, or time to get these together makes them a hit. It is fun to watch people have them for the first time and watch their faces light up as they wonder about what in the world this special treat is and what it is made of? 

Can I make it ahead of time?

You can make these a day ahead of time. I prefer to make them ahead of time, because I like to refrigerate mine and serve them cold. Also, when you make them ahead of time, you can do it on your time. You are most likely very busy or making these to serve with dinner or for an event. It is nice to have them already done and ready to go ahead of time. Cover them tightly with foil or a lid and refrigerate them. Take them out when you are ready to serve them. 

Can you cut the recipe in half?

If you only want an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan, just use the smaller jar or cream or ½ of the large jar, 1 ½ tbsp. of butter, and 3 ½ -4 cups of rice krispies. 

Ingredients that you will need when learning how to make homemade rice crispy treats with marshmallow cream

3 tbsp. Of butter

1 large jar of marshmallow cream/fluff

Rice cereal (Rice Krispies or off brand-see note below)

Tools you may need when learning how to make homemade rice crispy treats with marshmallow cream

9 x 13 pan

Large saucepan

Spatula 

Measuring cup

How to Make Homemade rice crispy treats with marshmallow cream

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter (salted or unsalted) in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Once the butter is melted, spoon in all of the marshmallow cream/fluff using a spatula. 

Turn off the heat and mix the marshmallow cream and butter until incorporated. You are not cooking it, just mixing it. 

Take it off of the heat.

Stir in 7 cups of Rice Krispie cereal. Keep stirring until all of the cereal is covered with the cream.

Use the spatula to help you scoop and scrape the mixture out of the saucepan and into the 9 x 13 pan.

Take the spatula and spread the delicious goodness evenly throughout the pan. 

Let them cool on the counter. You can serve whenever you want, but I like to cover mine, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Cover them with a lid or foil and refrigerate.

Can I use different brands of cereal and cream/fluff?

Absolutely, but it will change the taste somewhat. I have friends who are very brand specific when making this particular recipe. It is still delicious, but you will taste a difference between the two. Also, the cream texture/consistency changes with different brands. Try out making it different ways and see what you think. You can’t go wrong with Rice Krispies and Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme.

Do I serve them when they are warm, room temperature, or cold?

Good question and the answer is, YES! I like to have a big spoon full right out of the saucepan, again while they are cooling, and once again when they are chilled. Win, win, win situation. Enjoy! Let me know in the comments below your favorite way. But really, don’t serve them right when they are spooned out of the pan, because they won’t keep their shape. They do need to cool.

Storage 

You can keep them on the counter or in the refrigerator. I cover mine tightly with foil to keep them fresh. If you have a lid for your 9 x 13 that would work great as well. 

Tips

Marshmallow cream is easier to handle when it is slightly warm. You can always dip the spatula in hot water to make it easier to remove the cream out of the jar. 

Serving them cold is a great way to enjoy this treat.

Another Simple and Fun Recipe to Make with Kids

Homemade Whipped Cream

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