Description
Southern comfort meets sweet nostalgia in this banana pudding rice krispie treats masterpiece. Creamy pudding, vanilla wafers, and marshmallow blend into a delightful dessert familiar yet innovative. You’ll savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats
Primary Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (divided: 5 cups + 1 1/2 cups for mixing in)
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup or 113 grams) butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup banana pudding mixture (prepared from instant mix)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Topping Ingredients:
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Marshmallow fluff
- White chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the banana pudding according to package instructions, allowing it to thicken and set completely at room temperature.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until completely liquefied and bubbling slightly.
- Reduce heat to low and add 5 cups of mini marshmallows, stirring continuously until marshmallows transform into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Remove pan from heat and incorporate vanilla extract and prepared banana pudding, mixing until the pudding integrates seamlessly with the marshmallow base.
- Gently fold Rice Krispies cereal, remaining marshmallows, and crushed vanilla wafers into the mixture, ensuring every morsel gets evenly coated with the creamy blend.
- Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish, using a spatula to distribute the treats evenly without compressing them too firmly.
- Delicately spread a thin layer of marshmallow fluff across the surface and generously sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers for added texture and visual appeal.
- Microwave white chocolate in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely melted and smooth, then artfully drizzle over the treats.
- Allow the Rice Krispie treats to cool at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes until they become firm and can be cleanly sliced into squares.
Notes
- Instant Pudding Hack Use sugar-free or low-fat banana pudding mix to reduce overall dessert calories and create a lighter version.
- Textural Balance Crush vanilla wafers coarsely to maintain some crunch and prevent them from becoming completely mushy in the mixture.
- Marshmallow Trick Reserve some whole marshmallows until the end to create pockets of gooey sweetness throughout the treats.
- Dairy-Free Option Substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free white chocolate for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains the original flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg