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4 Ingredient White Chocolate Rice Puffs Clusters

Just 4 Ingredients for these white chocolate clusters that are super easy to make. They are delicious and absolutely fun! Made with only 4 ingredients, this finger-dessert comes together quickly! Likewise, it goes just as fast. They are always a hit at gatherings.

Rice puffs clusters in a white bowl drizzled with dark chocolate.

Am I the only one who starts thinking about holiday decorations and holiday food as soon as October ends? Well, if you’re anything like me, you’re probably day-dreaming of all the delicious treats that are devoured throughout the holiday season. I’ll take all the peppermint bark, gingerbread, fudge, and sugar cookies. Please, and thank you!

But, if you’re not dreaming about eating these treats, you’re definitely planning on making some. Perhaps, you’re even looking for some new recipes to try this year. Well, these white chocolate clusters are the perfect holiday treats.

Are Rice Puffs Gluten-Free? 

Most rice crispy cereal is made with just rice (which is gluten free), some also have the addition of sugar and molasses. I suggest checking the ingredients list before buying.  Some rice cereals contain gluten, or are made in a gluten facility. and if you are not on a gluten free diet, nothing much to worry about, you can use the kids favorite rice krispies cereal for these white chocolate clusters recipes.

How to Store Chocolate Clusters

Store these chocolate clusters in an airtight container, away from warm surfaces. You can also keep the clusters in the fridge, and take them out 20 minutes before serving. The longer they stay, even just out on the counter, the harder they will get. Try to enjoy the chocolate clusters within 4 days of making them.

Rice puffs clusters on parchment paper with a spoon of chocolate and white paper labels.

Why You Need These White Chocolate Clusters In Your Life

They’re so incredibly easy to make. You only need four ingredients (one more if you want the extra chocolatey drizzle on top) and less than an hour (this includes the time it takes the clusters to cool down). So if you’re hosting a holiday party this year, you can quickly make these and focus on your other dishes. But if you’re a guest, these make the perfect take-along.

You can make them ahead of time. Whip these up the night before! Just store in an air-tight container.

You can add, omit, and replace as you like. The recipe is pretty fantastic as it is, and you can tailor this to your exact preference. If you’re not a fan of almonds, you can easily replace them with peanuts, or even pistachios. Don’t want the chocolate drizzle? Try caramel instead, or skip the drizzle entirely.

These white chocolate clusters are always a hit with my guests and they’ll always be a part of our holidays. I hope they become a part of yours too!

Key Ingredients

white chocolate rice puffs clusters ingredients- chocolate chips, almonds, white chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and crispy rice cereal.

Sunflower seeds: raw, unshelled. If you only find the roasted kind, that will work too.

Slivered almonds: these come pre-cut like that. Which makes it that much easier.

White chocolate chips: it doesn’t have to be chips, it could be just your favorite white chocolate, but I found that chocolate chips melt so fast.

Crispy rice cereal: If you have a kid-friendly rice crispy treat cereal, you can use those. For the gluten-free option I use rice cereal.

(optional) Chocolate chips: milk or dark chocolate work great here, but the drizzle is optional. If you don’t have any semi sweet chocolate chips on hand, no worries.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make White Chocolate Rice Puffs Clusters

Step 1: Prepare

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Step 2: Melt white chocolate

On a double boiler, melt the white chocolate chips.

White chocolate melts in a silver bowl.

Step 3: Toast almonds

Toast the cups of slivered almonds for 3-5 minutes in the oven.

Toasted slivered almonds on a baking tray.

Step 4: Combine ingredients

Add the crispy rice cereal, sunflower seeds, and toasted slivered almonds to a large bowl. Mix to combine well.

Mixing white chocolate with rice puffs ingredients in a silver bowl.

Step 5: Add white chocolate and mix

When the white chocolate has melted, pour it into the large bowl with all the ingredients. Mix it fast and well together.

White chocolate puffs clusters mix in a silver bowl with a spoon.

Step 6: Prepare

Prepare parchment paper on a cutting board or baking sheet.

Step 7: Scoop

With an ice cream spoon, scoop one spoon-full onto the parchment paper as if scooping cookies. The clusters do not need to be perfect circles.

Rice puffs clusters on parchment paper with a spoon.

Step 8: Cool

Leave out on the counter or transfer to the fridge for the clusters to cool.

Step 9: Melt chocolate for drizzle

Optional step: melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the clusters for a nice presentation.

Rice puffs clusters drizzled with dark chocolate ganache on parchment paper and a wooden board.

Expert Tips

  • Pour in the white chocolate while it’s warm. When it cools, it’s harder to mix with the ingredients.
  • Experiment with different nuts or add dried fruits for a personalized touch to your white chocolate rice puff clusters.
  • Maintain consistency in cluster size by using an ice cream spoon, ensuring even cooking and presentation.
  • If adding a chocolate drizzle, do so after the clusters have cooled. 
  • Use semi sweet or milk chocolate chips for the top drizzle if you like sweet clusters. Dark chocolate works great for a color contrast and a less sweet touch.

Recipe FAQs

Is chocolate gluten-free?

Pure chocolate is gluten free. However, there are some brands that produce the chocolates in a gluten-free facility. Occasionally, they have some add-ins, so check the ingredients on the package.

How should I store these clusters?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.

Is the chocolate drizzle necessary?

No, it’s optional. It adds a decorative touch, but the clusters are delicious even without the drizzle.

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4 Ingredient Gluten-Free White Chocolate Rice Puffs

These morsels of nuts and chocolate are simple dessert thats perfect to bring on-the-go and are sure to fly if you bring them to parties.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Russian
Allergy: Vegetarian
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings25
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Large bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Ice cream scoop

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sunflower seeds
  • 2½ cups almonds, slivered, toasted
  • 4 cups white chocolate, melted
  • 10 oz crispy rice cereal
  • cup chocolate chips, melted, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • On a double boiler, melt the white chocolate chips.
    4 cups white chocolate,
    White chocolate melts in a silver bowl.
  • Toast the cups of slivered almonds for 3-5 minutes in the oven
    2½ cups almonds,
    Toasted slivered almonds on a baking tray.
  • Add the crispy rice cereal, sunflower seeds, and toasted slivered almonds to a large bowl. Mix to combine well.
    2 cups sunflower seeds, 10 oz crispy rice cereal, 2½ cups almonds,
    Mixing white chocolate with rice puffs ingredients in a silver bowl.
  • When the white chocolate has melted, pour it into the large bowl with all the ingredients. Mix it fast and well together.
    White chocolate puffs clusters mix in a silver bowl with a spoon.
  • Prepare parchment paper on a cutting board or baking sheet.
  • With an ice cream spoon, scoop one spoon-full onto the parchment paper as if scooping cookies. The clusters do not need to be perfect circles.
    Rice puffs clusters on parchment paper with a spoon.
  • Leave out on the counter or transfer to the fridge for the clusters to cool.
  • Optional step: melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the clusters for a nice presentation.
    ⅓ cup chocolate chips,
    Rice puffs clusters drizzled with dark chocolate ganache on parchment paper and a wooden board.

Notes

Tip: if you need to serve these really fast, stick the tray into the fridge for faster cooling!

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
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