Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats, with layers of rich chocolate and fresh strawberry surrounding white chocolate, are divine! Check out the video how-tos and scroll to the end for a printable recipe.
neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats
I keep saying "these are my new favorite Rice Krispie treats!" but these neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats really are.
Start with a layer of rich, delicious chocolate Rice Krispie treats. Add another layer of yummy white chocolate treats and top with freshly-flavored (as in, not artificial) strawberry rice crispy treats and you have the most delicious combination of flavors.
As always, we start with the BEST Rice Krispie treat recipe ever. Need help? Our FAQ page has all the answers!
video how-tos
how to make neapolitan cereal treats
For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze to make, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas.
ingredients and supplies you'll need
- 8-inch square baking pan
- cooking spray
- 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
- 15 ounces marshmallows, divided (about 60 regular size OR 9 cups mini)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided (European recommended)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa (optional)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
let's make dessert!
We'll first make the chocolate layer, then the white chocolate layer, and top it off with the strawberry layer.
chocolate rice krispie treats
For the chocolate layer you will need:
- 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows (about 20 regular size OR 3 cups of mini)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
Line an 8-inch square pan with wax paper and set aside.
Grease a large bowl and add 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies cereal. Set aside.
Grease a saucepan with cooking spray. Place 2 tablespoons salted butter, 5 ounces of marshmallows (about 20 regular size or 3 cups mini), and ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate in the pan. For a richer chocolate flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
Place the pan on low heat and melt, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows and chocolate are almost all melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until the marshmallow and butter mixture is very smooth.
Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until well blended.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and gently press evenly.
white chocolate rice krispie treats
For the white chocolate layer, you will need:
- 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows (about 20 regular size OR 3 cups of mini)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Place the cereal in a greased bowl and set aside.
Follow the instructions above for melting the butter, marshmallows, and chocolate. Pour over the Rice Krispies and mix well.
Transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly over the chocolate layer.
strawberry Rice Krispie treats
For the strawberry layer, you will need:
- 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows (about 20 regular size OR 3 cups of mini)
- 1 ounce crushed freeze-dried strawberries
TIP: You can crush the strawberries in a food processor, or place in a Ziplock bag set over a towel and crush with a rolling pin or mallet.
Place the cereal and crushed strawberries in a large, greased bowl and set aside.
Follow the instructions above for melting the butter and marshmallows. Pour over the cereal and strawberry mixture and stir very well.
Transfer to the pan and press evenly over the white chocolate layer.
Let the treats set for 1 to 2 hours and cut into either 16 or 25 squares.
how do I make Rice Krispie treats in the microwave?
If you prefer to make the treats in the microwave instead of stove-top, follow these instructions:
- Grease a microwave-safe bowl. Add the butter, marshmallows, and chocolate (if added).
- Heat on high power for 1 minute then remove and stir until the melted butter blends with the marshmallows.
- Keep stirring until the marshmallows melt.
- If needed, reheat for 15-second increments, stirring after each until the marshmallows are fully melted.
Follow the rest of the recipe above.
printable neapolitan Rice Krispie treat recipe
neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- 8-inch baking pan
- cooking spray
- saucepan
- large bowl
- spatulas
Ingredients
chocolate rice krispie treat layer
- 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoons salted European butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows (about 20 regular OR 3 cups mini)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
white chocolate rice krispie treat layer
- 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoons salted European butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows (about 20 regular size OR 3 cups of mini)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
strawberry rice krispie treat layer
- 2 ⅓ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoons salted European butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows (about 20 regular size OR 3 cups of mini)
- 1 ounce crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Spray the baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
chocolate layer
- First, prepare the chocolate layer. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, add the cereal and set aside.
- Grease a saucepan with cooking spray. Place the butter, marshmallows, and chocolate chips in the pan. For a richer chocolate flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Place the pan on low heat and melt, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows and chocolate are almost all melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until the marshmallow and butter mixture is very smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until well blended. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and gently press evenly.
white chocolate layer
- Grease a large bowl and place the cereal in the bowl.
- In a greased saucepan, place the butter, marshmallows, and white chocolate chips. Follow the above instructions for melting.
- Pour over the cereal and blend well. Press the layer in the pan over the chocolate layer.
strawberry layer
- Grease a large bowl and add the crushed strawberries and cereal.
- In a greased saucepan, place the butter and marshmallows. Follow the above instructions for melting.
- Pour over the cereal and blend well. Press the layer in the pan over the white chocolate layer
- Let the treats set and cool for 1 to 2 hours and cut into 16 or 25 pieces.
Notes
more fun neapolitan desserts
- try some neapolitan cookies
- Neapolitan pops look delicious
- and, of course, the original neapolitan ice cream
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Amy Whitney
OMG, these Neapolitan treats are so delicious! Using the freeze-dried strawberries was truly genius. That layer has such an amazing strawberry flavor and when paired with the chocolate and vanilla layers, YUM, YUM, YUM!!! I also love the layers of colors.
Sally Monroe
These treats were so delicious. I love the combination of flavors. Plus they are so pretty.
Colleen Nollen
OMG, these were DELICIOUS!!! I don't know that I'll make plain rice krispie treats ever again after tasting these. Thanks so much for this recipe. I've made other treats using strawberry jello and even strawberry marshmallows and none compare to these treats made with the freeze-dried strawberries.
Mindy B.
I love the layers of colors in these treats. I can't wait to make them with my daughter this weekend.
Julia Laverman
I made these for our Father's Day celebration and my kids ate so many the day before, that I had to make another batch. They are really delicious.
Julie Pari
What a fun rice krispie treat recipe. The flavors of each layer are wonderful all on their own but when eaten together they are fantastic. My whole family loved them.