I have always been a fan of Neapolitan ice cream. There is just something about the ice cream that appeals to me. That appeal also has transferred to other desserts. Anytime I see a dessert with Neapolitan in the title I also take a look at it.
When it comes to Rice Krispie treats, I am a huge fan of the traditional variety, with my modification of extra marshmallows and my Caramel Crispies. Other than that all of the other varieties I see popping up all over Pinterest have yet to intrigue me, that was until I saw Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats.
The original recipe called crushed freeze dried strawberries added to the strawberry layer. I did not want to pay the price for those strawberries, they are not exactly budget friendly, so I left them out and added a bit more strawberry jam. The only downside to that decision is that the pink layer did not have a nice pretty pink color, which in turn made it very hard to photograph. The upside these Neapolitan Rice Krispies Treats tasted delicious.
Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
Strawberry Layer
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam or preserves
- 4 cups crisp cereal
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 4 cups crisp cereal
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 4 cups crisp cereal
Strawberry Layer
- Lightly coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, over medium low heat, combine the butter, marshmallows and jam. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and everything is completely combined.
- Remove from heat and add in the crisp cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press into an even layer. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, over medium low heat, combine the butter and marshmallows. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and everything is completely combined.
- Remove from heat and add in the crisp cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press into an even layer on top of strawberry layer. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, over medium low heat, combine the butter, marshmallows and chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the marshmallows and chocolate chips are completely melted and everything is completely combined.
- Remove from heat and add in the crisp cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press into an even layer on top of vanilla layer.
- Set aside to cool completely before cutting and serving.