Dubai Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats with Pistachios
A no-bake chocolate Rice Krispie treat infused with pistachios, rosewater or cardamom, and a layer of dark chocolate. A fragrant, chewy-crunchy delight inspired by Dubai desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Ingredients
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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5 cups mini marshmallows
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½–1 tsp rosewater or ¼ tsp ground cardamom
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½ cup chopped Medjool dates (optional)
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5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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1 cup roasted pistachios, chopped (divided)
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¾ cup dark chocolate chips
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1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
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Dried rose petals or edible gold (optional)
Instructions
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Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
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Melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows until melted.
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Remove from heat. Add rosewater or cardamom, and optional dates.
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Stir in cereal and ½ cup pistachios until fully coated.
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Press into pan gently. Let sit 5 minutes.
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Melt chocolate and coconut oil together. Spread or drizzle over bars.
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Sprinkle with remaining pistachios, rose petals, or edible gold.
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Cool until set. Slice into bars.
Notes
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days.
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Refrigerate to firm up quickly.
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Use gluten-free cereal for a GF version.