The Ultimate Rice Crispy Treat Recipe with Marshmallow Cream (2024)

FAQs

How much marshmallow fluff equals mini marshmallows? ›

- one tablespoon marshmallow fluff equals 1 marshmallow.

Don't crank the heat on the stovetop too high.

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

Remember, a cup of Fluff weighs slightly more than 3 oz. A 7 1/2 oz. jar contains about 2 1/2 cups, and a 16 oz. container has about 5 cups.

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy. Take your time and let the butter and marshmallows melt slowly. Use an 8×8 or slightly smaller pan. Use a small and deep pan if you want thick and chewy rice Krispy treats.

They are not the same. Marshmallow cream is made without gelatin and will not firm up over time. Marshmallows that have been melted down, on the other hand, will firm back up unless you add something to them to help keep them more fluid (like adding butter to make rice krispie treats).

ANSWER: 2 cups of mini marshmallows is equivalent to 1 (7-ounce) jar of marshmallow creme. When using marshmallows in place of the creme try adding about a teaspoon of light corn syrup per cup of marshmallows.

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.

How do you keep Rice Krispies treats from falling apart? The trick is all in the proportions. You don't want to add too much butter, or the marshmallow mixture will break. Also, make sure to gently press the treats down into their mold — think of it like you're packing brown sugar.

However, if you need the marshmallows to be melted for use in a recipe like a mousse or cereal bar, then it's best to do so very gently in a saucepan, ideally with other ingredients like butter, milk or water, depending on your recipe.

Marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff, marshmallow stuff, marshmallow spread, marshmallow paste, or simply fluff,) is a marshmallow confectionery spread similar in flavor, but not texture, to regular solid marshmallow.

Can you use regular marshmallows instead of fluff? ›

Yes, you can use your delicious homemade marshmallows to make fluff! However, you might need to increase the amount of corn or simple syrup in the recipe to 1 1/2 teaspoons per 1 cup of marshmallows. Start by adding the called-for amount.

Do marshmallow fluff go bad? Yes, they do. But do you know how to tell if marshmallow fluff is bad? An unopened marshmallow fluff can stay as long as eight months, and this also depends if it is stored in a dark and cool environment.

Can you use stale marshmallows to make rice krispie treats? You can but I would not recommend it. The marshmallows will clump instead of melting into a nice even goo. Stick to fresh marshmallows for your treats and save the stale ones for a cup of hot chocolate later.

Why won't my rice crispy treats harden? If the treats are soft and falling apart, it. could be because you're trying to cut them when they're too warm. Let them cool to room temperature and try again.

Marshmallows don't really go “bad” that I am aware of. Personally, I would try to use them. You can soften hard marshmallows by dipping a sealed bag in a hot pot of water boiling for a couple of minutes. The expiration date is just a best by date.

30 small marshmallows can be used as a substitute for 1 cup of miniature marshmallows.

Size: approx. 7mm length, 5mm width. Ingredients: Sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, modified food starch (corn), gelatin, artificial color and flavors.