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Cake Decorating Rice Krispie Treats

Cake Decorating Rice Krispie Treats

Chelsey White published this recipe on chelsweets.com. SeeMeCook added ingredient weights and nutrition.

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Firm, moldable rice krispie treats designed for sculpting cake decorations and shaped cake components. The compacted cereal-and-marshmallow mixture is easy to shape, frost, and attach to a cake.

Time
2 minutes
Equipment
Microwave
Good for
Snacks
Cuisine
American
Contains
Gluten

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

4 servings
Units

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 360 g before cooking, which is about 90 g per serving.

Steps

  1. Place the mini marshmallows in a large microwave-safe, heatproof bowl. Microwave at full power for 30 seconds.

  2. Remove the bowl and stir the marshmallows thoroughly. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the marshmallows are soft and mostly melted.

  3. Add the puffed rice cereal to the melted marshmallows. Stir until every piece of cereal is evenly coated and the mixture holds together.

  4. Lightly coat your hands with cooking spray. While the mixture is still warm and flexible, press and shape it into the forms needed for the cake. Hold each piece against or next to the cake as you work to check its size and shape.

  5. Firmly press the rice krispie mixture together to compact it into a dense, firm shape. Compact shapes are easier to frost and attach securely to the cake.

Notes

The recipe can be halved or doubled as needed. It is ideal to make and shape the pieces after the cake has been crumb-coated, while the rice krispie mixture is still warm and flexible. Finished shapes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Bring frozen or chilled shapes to room temperature before decorating or attaching them to a cake to prevent condensation or softness. The author notes that fully frosting the cake before adding the rice krispie pieces also works; ganache or thick frosting can help secure pieces and fondant. Vegan mini marshmallows may work, although they may leave small unmelted pockets.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories
316
Protein
4 g
Carbs
75 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
1 g

Where the calories come from

  • Mini marshmallows52%
  • Puffed rice cereal48%
  • dessert
  • baking
  • cake decorating
  • no-bake
  • sculpting
  • kid-friendly
  • make-ahead
  • American

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