Description
Berries and Cream Cereal Bars celebrate nostalgic breakfast comfort with a gourmet twist. Marshmallow-bound crisp rice mingles with luscious cream cheese and sweet summer berries, crafting a delightful treat that transports you to childhood mornings with sophisticated adult charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box (11.1 ounces / 315 grams) Cheerios™ Cereal Very Berry
- 1 package (1.2 ounces / 34 grams) freeze-dried strawberries
Binding Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter
- 1 bag (12 ounces / 340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter or coconut oil, melted
Preparation Ingredient:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking pan by generously coating it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious saucepan, gently melt of butter over medium heat, maintaining a low, steady temperature.
- Pour the mini marshmallows into the melted butter and stir continuously until they transform into a smooth, glossy mixture, then immediately remove from heat.
- Incorporate the Cheerios cereal and freeze-dried strawberries into the marshmallow base, folding gently to ensure every morsel gets evenly coated with the sweet mixture.
- Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan, using a spatula or clean hands to distribute and press the ingredients uniformly, creating an even layer.
- Allow the cereal base to cool and set completely at room temperature, which typically takes about 30-45 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate chips with of butter or coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each heating cycle until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully dip the bottom of each cooled cereal bar into the melted white chocolate, ensuring a thin, even coating.
- Place the chocolate-dipped bars on a parchment paper-lined surface, with the chocolate side facing upward, and let them rest until the chocolate solidifies completely.
- Once set, the Berries and Cream Cereal Bars are ready to be served and enjoyed.
Notes
- Elevate your classic marshmallow treat with a delightful berry and white chocolate twist that transforms an ordinary snack into a gourmet experience.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries beforehand for even distribution, ensuring a burst of fruity flavor in every single bite.
- Use room temperature butter to help marshmallows melt more smoothly and prevent burning during the cooking process.
- Press the cereal mixture gently but firmly into the pan to create compact, well-structured bars that hold together perfectly.
- Melt white chocolate carefully in short microwave intervals to prevent scorching, stirring between each to achieve a silky-smooth coating.
- Store completed bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain their crisp texture and fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg