Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats layer strawberry, vanilla and chocolate flavors in one delicious bar! You’ll love this fun twist on a classic dessert.
Love strawberry desserts? Try these Strawberry Hand Pies or this pretty Strawberry Shortcake Fudge next!
Easy Neapolitan Treats Recipe
Neapolitan ice cream was made for those of us who have a hard time choosing. Strawberry, chocolate, vanilla . . . give me a scoop with all of it please!
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with Rice Krispie Treats.
I’m not talking about those nasty prepackaged ones in the blue wrappers…I’m talking this fresh and gooey, Rice Krispie Treat recipe.
When you show up to a potluck and find a stack of homemade krispie treats on the table between the chicken tetrazinni and potato salad, it’s odd.
When you make a batch at home only to eat the entire pan before your FOUR lovely children get home. Again, odd.
I am obsessed. I have no will power when it comes to those gooey delicious treats.
Today’s recipe is perfect, here’s why:
- Strawberry and chocolate rice krispie treat layers.
- Sandwiched together with a creamy marshmallow filling.
- Inspired by Neapolitan flavored ice cream–only these treats don’t melt in the sun!
- This recipe is easy to make with an eye-catching combination of colors.
PRO TIP. Unlike our classic treats, we didn’t add any additional marshmallows to these. They are thick and sweet enough, with their gooey filling!
Ingredient Notes
Like all of my rice krispie treat recipes, this one starts with butter, mini marshmallows and rice krispies cereal.
To make Neapolitan krispie bars, you’ll also need:
- Cocoa krispies cereal – a chocolate flavored version of the classic.
- Unsweetened baking cocoa – gives the chocolate krispie layer a richer flavor.
- Strawberry gelatin powder – I used sugar free JELL-O in the strawberry krispie treats layer for a less overpowering flavor. If you use regular, reduce the amount to 1 tablespoon.
- Marshmallow cream – for creating the sweet, soft marshmallow (“vanilla”) layer at the center of the treats! Use homemade marshmallow fluff if you prefer.
How to Make Neapolitan Krispie Treats
Chocolate. Make the chocolate rice krispie treat mixture. Press it into the bottom of a buttered baking dish.
Filling. Beat together the marshmallow cream ingredients. Spread it over the chocolate krispie treats.
Strawberry. Now make another rice krispie treats mixture with the strawberry JELL-O. Gently press it over the marshmallow layer.
PRO TIP: You could make the strawberry layer using freeze dried strawberries that have been pulsed. Like we did in our strawberry rice krispie treat recipe.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil. Let the Neapolitan Krispie Treats set a room temperature for about 1 hour.
Slice in to bars to store, or serve and enjoy!
A few more tips for how to make Rice Krispie Treats. Swap out one of the flavors and make our lemon rice krispie treats as one of the layers.
Tips and Tricks
- Start with fresh marshmallows. Stale mallows are hard to melt. I’ve tried, it doesn’t work well. And it doesn’t result in a chewy krispie treat
- Don’t over mix your cereal into your melted marshmallows. You want to fold the cereal into the mixture by running your spatula from the outer side of the bowl (pan) to the center. Trying to get the sticky marshmallow from the bottom to the top. By overmixing, you’re going to make crumbs of the cereal.
- Always use parchment paper or foil in your baking dish. If using foil, make sure to spread a little butter on it so the treats don’t stick. I usually use my empty butter wrappers to do this.
- DON’T PRESS your krispie treats into the pan! You don’t want rock hard treats. You want to gently, using your fingertips, spread the mixture into the pan. To keep my fingers from burning (and sticking), I run them in cold water (don’t dry) and press gently. I repeat in the water if they start sticking. HOPE THIS HELPS!!
Recipe FAQs
These treats hold up beautifully at room temperature! No refrigeration necessary.
Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats taste best enjoyed within 3-5 days of preparation. Make sure to keep the treats tightly covered for longest freshness!
I don’t recommend freezing homemade rice krispie treats. Some people have success with freezing them, but I like my krispie treats soft, chewy and gooey! Freezing makes them harder and less flavorful, in my opinion.
You can use any kind of chocolate cereal, like cocoa puffs or chocolate cheerios! The taste will be a little different without rice cereal but still delicious.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
- Cream Cheese Mints
- Grasshopper Cupcakes
- Froot Loop Treats
- Strawberry Eclair Cake
- S’mores Cookies
- Puppy Chow
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Neapolitan Krispie Treats
Ingredients
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 5 ½ cup Cocoa krispies cereal
FOR THE MARSHMALLOW LAYER:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 jar marshmallow cream 7 ounce
- 2 teaspoons milk
FOR THE STRAWBERRY LAYER:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 0.3 ounce package sugar free strawberry gelatin mix
- 5 ½ cup rice krispies cereal
Instructions
For the Chocolate layer
- Line a 13×9 baking dish with foil. Spread about 1 tablespoon butter in bottom of pan. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder. Fold in chocolate cereal and mix until fully combined. Spread in bottom of baking dish, pressing very gently. Set aside.
FOR THE MARSHMALLOW LAYER:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with powdered sugar, marshmallow cream and milk.
- Beat for about 3 minutes until smooth. Spread evenly over the chocolate layer in the baking dish. Set aside.
FOR THE STRAWBERRY LAYER:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Mix in the strawberry gelatin powder until combined. Fold in cereal. Spread gently over marshmallow layer. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to set, about one hour.
- Cut into desired pieces.
Notes
- If using regular (not sugar free) gelatin, use about 1 Tbsp powder.
- Store in a covered container for about 3-5 days at room temperature.
- Don’t over mix your cereal into your melted marshmallows. You want to fold the cereal into the mixture by running your spatula from the outer side of the bowl (pan) to the center. Trying to get the sticky marshmallow from the bottom to the top. By overmixing, you’re going to make crumbs of the cereal.
- Always use parchment paper or foil in your baking dish. If using foil, make sure to spread a little butter on it so the treats don’t stick. I usually use my empty butter wrappers to do this.
- DON’T PRESS your krispie treats into the pan! You don’t want rock hard treats. You want to gently, using your fingertips, spread the mixture into the pan. To keep my fingers from burning (and sticking), I run them in cold water (don’t dry) and press gently. I repeat in the water if they start sticking. HOPE THIS HELPS!!
- Start with fresh marshmallows. Stale mallows are hard to melt. I’ve tried, it doesn’t work well. And it doesn’t result in a chewy krispie treat
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
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Easy Rice Krispie Treat Recipes
Neapolitan Krispie Treats are easy to make with layers of chocolate, marshmallow and strawberry!
These may be the best krispie treats I’ve ever seen – love the layers and that gooey frosting layer!
You’re too sweet. They may be the best krispie treats I’ve ever eaten. No lie. Well, except for those fluffernutter ones. Those were good too. And the banana ones. Oh heck, I love RKT in all flavors!
O. M. Gs!!! GOTTA do,a ginormous load of these… Three pans, easily!! One for me, one for a friend thatll be there, and one to —-maybe— share… A few pieces! So DELISH!!!
Haha!!! Enjoy 🙂
Hahah I giggled when you eat them all before your lovely children come home! Loved all the rkt tips- will have to use next time I make some!!
Just being honest around here 🙂
Those looks delicious 🙂 I showed this to my wife because she is obsessed with making these all the time too! She changes them up as well but likes to add peanut butter to them the most. She will also cut them into a sandwich and adds vanilla ice cream and puts them back into the freezer, they are really good!! 🙂
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Mind Blown. Ice Cream Sandwich rice krispie treats? LOVE.
They are delicious and easy to make, you should try them sometime! 🙂
Michael 😉
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No matter how old, rice krispy treats will ALWAYS be a favorite of mine! I love that you can have all the flavors in one bite. In neapolitan ice creams, we always end up with flavors dug out haha
Ugh, I know that dug out container oh so well. I prefer to have a bite of all three flavors…my kids and hubby each dig out their favorites.
Love love love this idea 🙂
Aw, thanks Jenn!!!
Aimee these look so pretty! I bet they taste great also!
I happened to enjoy them quite alot. Maybe too much…..
These are so cute! Love the layers, and they sound delicious. Rice krispies are just so yummy 🙂
Thank you Rachel!! So glad you stopped by today 🙂
These Rice Krispie Treats are so pretty! I love neapolitan colored things!
It’s the pink. Draws you in every time 🙂
These krispie treats are a thing of beauty. I love your stuff. You always think outside the box!
Awww thanks Jocelyn 🙂
I can polish off a whole pan too. But at this point I can still blame it on the toddler at home 😉
Lucky! Haha!! Actually I don’t have to blame anyone, cause if I polish off the whole batch nobody knows….true story.
These are so fun! I love…ok I’ll use the acronym…RKT, but I rarely make them because they’re a sticky pain. I will use your great tips next time — you are obviously the master! 🙂
We are all a master of something 🙂 And, “RKT” will soon be a household acronym…like LOL, OMG, etc…
I am getting the best laugh picturing you piling krispie treats right on top of you dinner plate (I totally do the same thing with brownies. We have to be prepared!) I caved and tried one of those blue wrapped monstrosities at work the other day–NOT THE SAME THING. I need your yummy homemade version to recover from the experience 🙂
Just trying to keep it real around here. Ya’ll should know if we’re ever at a conference and there are RKT, I have no problems hoarding them for myself. 🙂
So stinkin’ clever, Aimee!
Thank you!
I can never say no to RKT. Especially the good ole’ regular homemade ones. Oh my, those never last very long (and it isn’t the four year old in our family either!) These are too cute and I bet the chocolate and strawberry taste amazing!
Thanks girl, they do taste pretty amazing, if I do say so myself 😉
Hehe, I think it’s adorable how you feel about Rice Krispie Treats since we get to see your wonderful creations! These look incredible, I love all the neopolitan layers! So pretty and pinning:)
Thank you so much Kelly 🙂
These look so delicious!!! You are the queen of Rice Krispie Treats!!! Totally pinned 🙂
I hope this comes with a crown. A giant rice krispie crown!!
I love these! Rice crispie treats are amazing on their own, why not add some color and flavor!?!? Must have a go at these sometime!!
I love using pudding and gelatin mixes to add color and flavor!!
I love your tips! I am a RKTreat lover for sure! So simple yet always makes me happy!! These look SO fun and good! They remind me of the best fudge I ever ate, i.e. Jocelyn’s neo fudge at the Duncan event 🙂 pinned!
Oh yes, that fudge!!!! It sure was amazing…
Thanks for all the pinterest love!!
I hate to admit how long it’s been since my last krispie treat… I need to fix that asap especially after seeing these!! Awesome idea 🙂
What is wrong with you? I can remember the last day, time, place, LOL!!!!