Valentine’s Day is all about sharing love—and what better way to do that than with a giant heart-shaped rice krispy treat? This easy and fun recipe is perfect for celebrating with your sweetheart, family, or friends. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite colors, sayings and decorations to make it extra special!
What Are Rice Krispy Treats?
Rice Crispy Treats are a classic, no-bake dessert made with puffed rice cereal, melted marshmallows, and butter. They are one of the easiest and most delicious desserts out there. They are known for their crispy, chewy texture and can be easily dyed, shaped, and decorated, making them a favorite for holidays and special occasions.
What Makes A Giant Rice Crispy Treat Different?
Traditionally, Rice Krispy Treats are served as individual squares, but this recipe takes them to the next level. By shaping the entire recipe into a giant heart, you create a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. When it’s time to serve, simply slice it like a cake, giving everyone a perfectly portioned piece to enjoy! I have also done this with other shapes like…
The possibilities are endless!
What Ingredients Do You Need To Make A Giant Rice Cripsy Heart?
To make homemade Rice Krispy Treats, you’ll need:
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 oz mini marshmallows
- Food coloring
- Frosting and Sprinkles of your choice.
Here are a few of my favorite sprinkles for this recipe: Pretty in Pink Sprinklefetti, XOXO Sprinklefetti, and Mini Hearts.
How to Store Rice Krispy Treats
To keep your Giant Rice Krispy Treat fresh for days:
- Place on a baking sheet and wrap fully with plastic wrap.
- It can sit at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Once you cut it into pieces, you can store them in an airtight container.
- Avoid refrigerating, as this can make them too hard.
Giant Rice Krispy Treat Heart
Ingredients
- 12 oz Mini Marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- Food Color (optional)
- Any Desired Decorations & Icing
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt your butter and marshmallows on medium heat stirring every 20 seconds.
- Once the mixture is smooth, turn off the heat.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix. Keep adding food coloring until you get the desired color.
- Stir in rice cereal. Mix until fully coated.
- Pour mixture onto prepared parchment paper.
- Coat hands with water or cooking spray.
- Form a heart shape.
- Decorate as desired!
This giant heart rice crispy treat is not only a showstopper but also a deliciously sweet way to spread love on Valentine’s Day. Whether you share it or keep it all to yourself (no judgment here!), it’s sure to make the day extra special. Happy Valentine’s Day!
