This is such a kiwi classic. Most New Zealanders will remember this Honey Rice Bubble Slice and it is such a simple recipe and quick too!
Posted January 29, 2014, Updated November 19, 2025
This is also my Mum saviour – the perfect thing for when the kids tell me at 7.30am that they are supposed to take a plate to school today for a shared morning tea or I realise that I was supposed to take a plate somewhere and totally forgot!
Its easy, the ingredients are always in the house and it can be set and ready to take in half an hour if need be! Whether you call them Ricies, Rice Bubbles or Rice Krispies this is a very handy recipe indeed.
With the increased price of butter and honey this is no longer a cheap as chips recipe, however it still remains a classic and a little goes a long way. If I make this up in mini cupcake cases then I can create a huge batch which is perfect to take to school for a class shared lunch.
I know tend to know when this is ready to add the ricies based on how it smells and the change in colour. It goes from clear to slightly paler and more opaque. It begins to take on a caramel smell. If you under or overcook it all is ok!
Under cooking it will result in a chewier slice and overcooking will mean it is harder. Either way everyone seems to love it!
And onto the recipe for Honey Rice Bubble Slice – So simple, just 4 easy ingredients.
Honey Rice Bubble Slice
Delicious and so simple to make. Using just 4 ingredients this will become a family favourite.
Ingredients
- 125 g Butter, diced
- 125 g White Sugar
- 2 Heaped Tablespoons Honey, 40 g
- 4 Cups Rice Bubbles, 140 g
Instructions
- Line a 23 x 23 cm cake tin with baking paper and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, gently heat the butter, sugar, and honey over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
- Once it boils, simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden, fragrant, and slightly sticky.
- Remove from heat, stir in the Rice Bubbles, and mix well. Quickly pour it into the prepared tin and press down evenly with a rubber spatula
- Slice in the pan while still a little warm, then cool completely at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If making in cupcake cases, place these spread out in a roasting dish, and once the rice bubbles are mixed in, work quickly to spoon even amounts of the mixture into the cases using a second spoon to scrape off the hot mixture, they will set quickly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 139Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
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I hope you enjoy this recipe – our kids love it as a treat and it always goes down well at parties – for adults and children alike! If you love making fun slices check out my Slices and Brownies page for more delicious ideas!
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Happy Baking!
Anna
Jaide Cheetham says
Absolutely delicious. Made them in the middle of the night. My son’s going to be so excited when he wakes up
Sandra Beckett says
I have a similar recipe but with brown sugar and added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. These are REALLY addictive.
Hine says
This recipe is so easy and delicious that these won’t last long in our house. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Its just how I remember eating them as a child.
Katharina says
OMG rice bubble slice, where have you been all my life?! I’m originally from overseas and haven’t had rice bubble slices before but my 2 year old wouldn’t stop talking about rice bubbles, so I decided to google a recipe and came upon this. It is amazing! Super easy to make and so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
justamumnz says
I’m so so pleased you found my recipe! Enjoy
Lisa says
My son and I made these today, they were a huge hit in our house! Thanks for the recipe. Do you know how long they’ll last in the fridge for?
justamumnz says
I’d say around 5 days in the fridge but can be stored room temp too
Ol says
So easy! There is another variation by adding few tablespoons of Nutella after removing the pot from the heat, and whisking it quickly so it dissolves and mixes through really well, and then adding the rice bubbles. It will be a slice with a chocolate/nutty flavour twist!
justamumnz says
Oh wow, that sounds so decadent!