Ingredients
– 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal provides the crispy texture and structure
– 1 cup fresh watermelon puree adds natural sweetness and distinctive watermelon flavor
– 2 tablespoons vegan butter or regular butter helps bind the ingredients together
– 1/2 cup mini marshmallows or vegan marshmallows enhances sweetness and chewy consistency
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract boosts flavor complexity
– 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter used for melting to create the rind layer
– 2 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows for the rind, stirred with green food coloring
– Green food coloring to give the rind its vibrant color
– 2 cups of rice krispies cereal mixed into the rind layer
– 2 tablespoons of butter for melting the center mixture
– 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows for the center, with pink or red food coloring
– Pink or red food coloring to mimic the watermelon flesh in the center
– 3 cups rice krispies cereal for the center layer
– 2 teaspoons of mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top to look like watermelon seeds
Instructions
1-First Steps: Prep and Rind Layer: Begin by preparing your ingredients: measure out the Rice Krispies cereal, fresh watermelon puree, butter, marshmallows, and vanilla extract. For the rind, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Add 2 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows and green food coloring, stirring until everything melts smoothly. Once mixed, stir in 2 cups of rice krispies cereal and press this into a sprayed 9-inch round cake pan to form a 1-inch thick layer around the edge.
2-Center Layer and Finishing Touches: After cleaning the saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter for the center. Add 3 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows and pink or red food coloring, stirring until melted. Mix in 3 cups of rice krispies cereal and spread this in the middle of the pan. Let it set, then sprinkle and gently press 2 teaspoons of mini chocolate chips over the pink center to mimic watermelon seeds. Finally, cut into 6 to 8 wedges and store in an airtight container.
Last Step:
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🧁 Use extra marshmallows for a chewier texture.
🚫 Avoid pressing the mixture too hard to maintain lightness.
⏳ Allow treats to set fully before adding popsicle sticks or serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting and pressing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg