Description
Southern charm meets nostalgic dessert in this banana pudding rice krispie treats creation, blending creamy banana pudding flavors with classic marshmallow crunch. Crisp rice cereal and silky pudding meld into one irresistible sweet treat you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant banana pudding mix
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prep Base: Whisk banana pudding mix with milk until smooth, creating a velvety foundation for the dessert.
- Create Marshmallow Blend: Melt butter in a large pot, add mini marshmallows, and stir until transforming into a glossy, uniform liquid.
- Fusion of Flavors: Integrate banana pudding mixture into marshmallow base, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious mixture.
- Combine Textures: Remove from heat, fold in rice krispies and crushed vanilla wafers, ensuring even coating and distributed crunch.
- Set and Shape: Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch pan, pressing gently with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Finish and Garnish: Optional white chocolate drizzle adds elegant touch; let treats rest at room temperature for one hour to solidify.
- Serve: Cut into precise squares, presenting a delectable fusion of classic dessert flavors and crispy texture.
Notes
- Prevent Sticky Mess: Coat your hands and utensils with non-stick cooking spray or butter to smoothly handle the marshmallow mixture without constant sticking.
- Control Moisture Balance: Be cautious with pudding mix quantity to avoid overly wet treats – precise measurements ensure ideal texture and prevent crumbling.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Toast vanilla wafers briefly before crushing to unlock deeper, richer nutty undertones that complement the banana pudding’s sweetness.
- Customize Dietary Options: Substitute regular marshmallows with vegan alternatives and use gluten-free rice cereal and wafers to create allergy-friendly and inclusive version of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg