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Rice Krispy Treats (RKT)
One of the foundational tools of 3D cake sculpting, rice krispy treats are essential to getting shapes and forms that simply can't be achieved with traditional cake sculpting. After trying and testing several recipes over the course of my career, this recipe is my go-to for getting the job done right the first time.
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Serves: 1 lb
Calories: 1811kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz (227 g) Marshmallows
- 8 oz (227 g) Rice cereal
- 2.5 oz (71 g) Melted chocolate melties work best
- Small amount (Small amount) Vegetable shortening
- Plastic wrap
Instructions
Instructions
- Put marshmallows into microwave-safe bowl and melt in microwave for 1 minute on high. Check marhsmallows and mix with a spoon and then put back into the microwave for 30 seconds, checking every time and mixing until completely melted.
- Melt chocolate over a double-boiler on the stove or in the microwave. Microwave chocolate for 30 seconds and stir 2 times, then microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring every time and checking until completely melted. Don't over-heat, if chocolate gets heated for too long it will burn.
- Add rice cereal and melted chocolate to marshmallows. Mix until evenly coated.
- Let set 5-10 minutes before handling.
Nutrition
Calories: 1811kcal (91%) | Carbohydrates: 409g (136%) | Protein: 21g (42%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (45%) | Sodium: 199mg (8%) | Potassium: 389mg (11%) | Fiber: 5g (20%) | Sugar: 153g (170%) | Calcium: 31mg (3%) | Iron: 8.2mg (46%)