Here's a fun and simple recipe for super cute pink heart crispy cake pops.
It takes very little time to prepare these gooey treats that burst with colour and crunch.
It's perfect for Valentine's Day, or any day really, and it's great fun to make with the kids.
Here's how to make around 8 medium-sized crispy cake pops that are just the right balance of chewy and crispy.
Ingredients
- 50 g (1.8 oz) salted butter plus a little for greasing your dish
- 350 g (12.3 oz) marshmallows
- 200 g (7.1 oz) rice crispies
- 5 drops red food colouring
Equipment
- Medium roasting pan 35x25cm (14x10")
Instructions
Melt the butter over a low heat.
Stir in the marshmallows until fully melted.
Take off the heat and add the food colouring.
Stir in the rice crispies until well combined.
Press into a greased tray and pack down well. If your hands keep sticking, try rubbing some butter on them.
When completely cool, cut out the heart shapes - cut them as close together as you can to maximise space (you can of course eat the offcuts too!)
Push a pop stick into each one and you're done!
Aren't they cute?!
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Tips for how best to get creative with your crispy cake pops and storage suggestions.
Can I use other cereal?
I haven't personally tried it but puffed wheat or chocolate rice crispies should work. As long as you're mindful of quantities you can get as creative as you like with what's in the cupboard.
Can I add things to my crispy cake pops?
You could throw in some raisins or chop up some dried fruit and mix it through the dry cereal for some extra chewiness and taste.
You could also melt some chocolate and dip one half of the cake pop into it as an extra treat.
Can I have different colours?
If you divide your rice crispies in half and then pour your melted marshmallows into two separate bowls you can add different food colouring to each before adding the rice crispies . Use the bowl you poured half your mixture in first as it will be cooler.
What can I do with my leftover cake pop mix?
I find there's usually enough space for some slightly smaller hearts which you could stick to the front of the cake pops or make fun shapes with, but once the heart-shaped ones have been eaten no one will be complaining that the off-cuts got stored too!
How should I store my crispy cake pops?
They will last for 3 days if you put them in an airtight container somewhere cool, but they won't be nearly as soft on day 3. Use greaseproof paper between each layer to stop the cake pops sticking together.
Can I freeze crispy cake pops?
Yes, just store your crispy cake pops as you normally would, but place in the freezer. They won't be quite as soft as they were, but still very tasty.
You only need to let them defrost for 20 minutes at room temperature, which means they're a cheap and tasty treat for lunchboxes and outings that takes 30 seconds to grab.
Can I make crispy cake pops in advance?
You can make them the day before, they will lose a little of their chewiness but still be super tasty.
What other Valentine's Day ideas are there?
For more cute Valentine's Day bakes, try this list of 25 Valentine's Day recipes.
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Super Cute Pink Heart Crispy Cake Pops Recipe
Ingredients
- 50 g (1.8 oz) salted butter plus a little for greasing your dish
- 350 g (12.3 oz) marshmallows
- 200 g (7.1 oz) rice crispies
- 5 drops red food colouring
Equipment
- Medium roasting pan 35x25cm (14x10")
Instructions
- Melt the butter over a low heat, then stir in the marshmallows until fully melted.
- Take off the heat and stir in the food colouring.
- Stir in the rice crispies until well combined.
- Press into the greased tray and pack down well (if your hands keep sticking, try rubbing some butter on them).
- When completely cool, cut out the heart shapes - cut them as close together as you can to maximise space (you can of course eat the offcuts too!)
- Push a pop stick into each one and you're done!
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Alicia says
These are adorable! I want to make these for my sons -but I'll use marshmallow cream instead so they will be vegetarian.
Emily Leary says
Great idea - let me know how it goes.
Ithfifi says
These look adorable! When I saw your first picture I assumed it would be quite complex to make but your picture instructions quickly took that idea out of my head. These are fabulous!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I'm so glad the step by steps are useful - they're a lot of extra work but I think it makes it much clearer how to follow a recipe.
Tanvi Rastogi says
These are super cute indeed. I would totally gobble them all up.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! There so fun and easy to make!
Indu says
Pink heart crispy cake pops are really cute and I am sure children will relish these any day beyond valentine. Even very tempting for me too. I love these and I will of course try these.
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoy them when you make them.
Lyosha says
omg! it looks so adorable and easy to make! I want try those. I'm such a rice lover
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to try them.
Michelle Leslie says
Oh this is so right up my sweet tooth ally :D and I haven't had chewy, gooey rice crispy cakes in such a long time. Pinning
Emily Leary says
Yay. I'm glad you like them. Thanks so much for pinning.
Samantha says
These are too cute! They look so yummy. I bet they’d be good with chocolate syrup!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Ooh yes they would. Maybe white chocolate tinted pink and drizzled on. That would be pretty!
Kellee says
These are so cute!
Sarah says
Do you realize if there is no cake, it's NOT a cake pop? You put rice krispies on a stick. A cake pop is cooked and cooled cake with frosting mixed together.
Emily Leary says
Marshmallow and rice crispies are called crispy cakes where I come from, and things on a stick are called pops, hence "crispy cake pops". But if you'd like a recipe for cake pops, here you go https://www.amummytoo.co.uk/2014/02/easy-and-delicious-chocolate-fudge-cake-pops-recipe/ :)
Sandra says
Hi! Thanks for this super easy and fun recipe, my kids loved their krispies hearts!:)