Crispy Strawberry Chocolate Clusters
Deliciously crunchy chocolate clusters with freeze-dried strawberries and crispy rice cereal, perfect for a quick and easy sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup (30 g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 3 cups (90 g) crispy rice cereal
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and glossy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in crispy rice cereal and freeze-dried strawberries using a spatula, ensuring all pieces are coated but not crushed.
- Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tablespoon each) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. Alternatively, freeze for 15 minutes to speed up setting.
- Store clusters in an airtight container once firm.
Notes
Melt chocolate slowly to avoid burning or seizing. Use freeze-dried strawberries for best crisp texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Avoid fresh strawberries as they add moisture and make clusters soggy. Handle cereal gently to keep clusters crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approx. 1
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 1
Keywords: chocolate clusters, strawberry chocolate, crispy rice cereal, freeze-dried strawberries, easy dessert, no bake, quick treat