Description
Sweet southern charm meets nostalgic dessert in this banana pudding rice krispie treats celebration of classic comfort flavors. Rich marshmallow and vanilla notes dance with crispy cereal, creating a delightful twist on two beloved American desserts you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant banana pudding mix
- ¼ cup milk
Topping and Garnish:
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Whisk the banana pudding mix with milk in a small bowl until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency, creating a rich, creamy base for the dessert.
- Melt butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, gradually introducing mini marshmallows and stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, uniform liquid.
- Incorporate the prepared banana pudding mixture into the marshmallow base, blending thoroughly to ensure a harmonious fusion of flavors and textures.
- Remove the pot from heat and gently fold in crispy rice cereal, coating each morsel evenly with the luscious marshmallow-pudding blend.
- Delicately crush vanilla wafers and integrate them into the mixture, adding a delightful crunch and nostalgic essence to the treats.
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan with a light touch, then transfer the mixture, using a spatula or wax paper to distribute it uniformly and prevent excessive sticking.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate chips and artfully drizzle over the surface, creating an elegant, sweet embellishment.
- Allow the treats to rest and solidify at room temperature for approximately one hour, ensuring a perfect set and optimal texture.
- Slice into symmetrical squares, ready to be savored and shared.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix with dairy-free alternatives to create a vegan-friendly version that tastes just as creamy and delightful.
- Use gluten-free rice cereal and vanilla wafers to transform this treat into a celiac-friendly dessert without compromising texture or flavor.
- Enhance the banana profile by adding mashed ripe bananas directly into the marshmallow mixture for a more intense, natural banana taste.
- Experiment with different flavored pudding mixes like vanilla or coconut to create exciting variations that keep this classic treat feeling fresh and unexpected.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg