Peanut Butter & Jelly Rice Krispie Treats
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Krispie Treat recipe combines crispy rice cereal and rich peanut butter marshmallow with a sweet fruit jam center that can be layered fresh or sandwiched later to keep it perfectly crunchy.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Stove
- 8x8 Pan
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 stick
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows plus extra for mixing in, if desired
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup jam your choice, but I prefer a raspberry or strawberry jam - look for one that's thicker with minimal ingredients as a watery jam will make these soggy
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add your crispy rice cereal and an extra handful of mini marshmallows into a large mixing bowl if you want extra pockets of gooey texture.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it is completely liquid. Once the butter is just melted, add the peanut butter to the saucepan and stir well until the mixture is completely smooth and combined.
- Add the 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the peanut butter mixture and stir continuously, letting them melt fully. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the vanilla bean paste, and mix well to distribute the flavor.
- Pour the warm peanut butter marshmallow mixture over the rice cereal and stir thoroughly until everything is fully and evenly coated.
- If eating immediately: Working quickly before the marshmallow sets, transfer half of the cereal mixture into your prepared pan and press it down firmly into an even layer. Spread a thin, even layer of your chosen jam directly over the Rice Krispie layer in the pan. Top the jam layer with the remaining half of the Rice Krispie mixture, pressing down gently but firmly to fully cover the jam and seal your treats together.
- If making ahead of time: Press the entire batch of the Rice Krispie mixture directly into the prepared pan as one solid piece to preserve the crunch. When you are ready to serve, carefully remove the block from the pan, slice it entirely in half horizontally to create two thin layers, spread your jam across the bottom half, and sandwich the top piece back over it.
- Let the treats sit at room temperature to cool and set for at least 2 hours before slicing into 16 squares and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 3mg
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