Description
Southern comfort meets sweet nostalgia in this banana pudding rice krispies treat, blending creamy pudding notes with crispy marshmallow magic. Creamy, crunchy layers promise a delightful dessert that brings Southern charm right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 10 ounces (280 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
Sweet Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces/96 grams) banana pudding mix (instant)
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Finishing Touch:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently liquefy butter in a spacious saucepan over minimal heat, creating a smooth base for the mixture.
- Gradually incorporate mini marshmallows, stirring consistently until they transform into a silky, uniform liquid.
- Blend banana pudding powder and vanilla extract into the marshmallow mixture, whisking until achieving a perfectly harmonious consistency.
- Immediately extract the pot from heat source and delicately fold Rice Krispies cereal and crushed vanilla wafers throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the entire concoction into a pre-greased rectangular baking vessel, using gentle pressure to establish an even, compact layer.
- Allow the creation to stabilize and solidify at room temperature for approximately half an hour, permitting the ingredients to bind and set completely.
- Once sufficiently cooled and firm, slice the confection into uniform square portions, ready for immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Try different pudding flavors like chocolate or butterscotch for unique variations on this classic treat.
- Crush vanilla wafers more finely for a smoother texture or leave them slightly chunky for added crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Rice Krispies and alternative vanilla wafer brands.
- Chill the pan in the refrigerator for faster setting and a firmer consistency that’s easier to cut into perfect squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg