You just have to try this beautiful 4th of July dessert!!
It is easier than you can imagine and adds so much fun to eat! Your friends and family will be in awe of the colors that pop out when you cut into each piece and wonder how you did it!
HOW TO COLOR THE RICE KRISPIE TREAT MIXTURE
You need to make three batches of Rice Krispie Treat mixture in Red White and Blue. I added the food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture BEFORE adding the Rice Krispie Cereal. We used the Red, White, and Blue food coloring from the Wilton Gel Coloring system.How To Make Red, White, And Blue Rice Krispies Treats
Melt the butter and marshmallows. In a large pot, melt the butter on medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are almost all melted, then remove from heat, add the vanilla (if using) and stir. Once the marshmallows are melted, add the cereal and mix carefully using a rubber spatula until combined. Press into baking dish. The setup is simple: First, up is the red layer, which is made with the classic, marshmallow flavored treats that are molded along the inside edge of a round cake pan. Next up are the White and Blue layers, which are pressed inside the red layer edge. Cool, cut, and serve. Allow cooling at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, or until they hold their shape. Once cooled, place a serving plate on top of the pan and invert the pan. Slice into wedges and top with a dollop of whipped cream, and decorate with festive sprinkles (optional).
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Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Delicious and Easy to make Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats Are Always A Hit, And Festive For the 4th of July or Memorial Day, or any Patriotic Occasion.
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Piping bag
- Star-shaped piping tip
Ingredients
FOR THE RED LAYER:
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups about 16 marshmallows
- 2 tsp red food coloring
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
FOR THE WHITE LAYER:
- 1 1/4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups about 12 marshmallows
- 2 tsp white food coloring
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
FOR THE BLUE LAYER:
- 1 1/4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups about 12 marshmallows
- 2 tsp blue food coloring
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Decoration
- Whipped cream, for decorating optional
- Festive red, white and blue sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- RED LAYER
- Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. When the butter has melted add in the marshmallows and food coloring. Stir over low heat until the marshmallows have completely melted and you like the color you've achieved.
- Remove from heat, pour in the Rice Krispies and transfer the mixture into the prepared cake pan an press it firmly against the inside edge of the pan to form about a 1-2 inch circle layer. Let it cool while you prepare the other layers.
- WHITE LAYER
- Melt 1 1/4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted add in the marshmallows and stir until melted. Add the Rice Krispies and stir until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly inside the red layer border, pushing it down to compact it. Let it cool while you prepare the blue layer.
- BLUE LAYER
- Melt 1 1/4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add in the marshmallows and food coloring and stir until desired color is achieved and the marshmallows are melted. Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until combined. Press the mixture firmly inside the white layer border, pushing it down to compact it, and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, place a serving plate on top of the pan and invert the pan. Slice into wedges and top with a dollop of whipped cream, and decorate with festive sprinkles (optional).
Notes
Preferred Food Coloring - The amount depends on the intensity of color. I use Wilton Gel Colors
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