Go Back Email Link
cake decorating rice krispies that have been shaped into legs and are being added to a cute bear cake
Print Recipe
4.97 from 31 ratings

Cake Decorating Rice Krispie Treats

This recipe for cake decorating rice krispies is a total game changer! They allow you to easily create sculpted, shaped cakes without tons of extra cake or frosting.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Specialty Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

Cake Decorating Rice Krispie Treats

  • 4 cups mini marshmallows 200g
  • 6 cups puffed rice cereal 160g

Instructions

Cake Decorating Rice Krispie Treats

  • Place 4 cups of mini marshmallows in a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at full power.
  • Stir then heat in 15-second intervals (stirring between) until the marshmallows look soft and are mostly melted.
  • Pour in 6 cups of rice krispies or puffed rice cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated in melted marshmallows.
  • Grease your hands with cooking spray then create whatever shapes you need. I recommend firmly pressing the rice krispies together to compact them into a firm shape. This will make them easier to frost. Finished rice krispie shapes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Let them come to room temperature before decorating or attaching to a cake to avoid condensation or softness.

Video

Notes

 

Tips for Making the Best Cake Decorating Rice Krispies:

  • Grease your hands before handling the rice krispies. This will make them much easier to shape.
  • Don’t overheat your marshmallows! Heat them just until soft and fluffy—otherwise they’ll be too hot to handle.
  • As you shape your rice krispie treat shapes, hold them against or next to your cake to make sure they're the right size and shape.
  • Press the rice krispie shapes against your chilled cake when they're still a bit warm to help them easily adhere to your cake.
  • The rice krispies will firm up as they cool down. If they harden before you're done shaping them, pop the bowl back in the microwave for 10-second intervals until they're easier to handle.
 
Yield
This recipe makes about 4 cups of cake decorating friendly rice krispies. This recipe can easily be halved or doubled to decrease or increase the yield.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g