Description
Banana Cream Pie Rice Krispie Treats bring pure nostalgia straight to my kitchen counter with their creamy, crispy magic. Combining classic rice krispie goodness with banana pudding flavors creates a seriously addictive dessert that disappears faster than I can slice them.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (10 oz) bag of mini marshmallows
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped topping
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Nonstick spray
- 1 serving pie-like crust or garnish
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan with 1 tablespoon butter or nonstick spray. Ensure complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat (325°F). Add entire 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows, stirring continuously until completely smooth and liquid.
- Remove pan from heat. Immediately mix in entire 3.4-ounce package of dry banana cream pudding mix. Stir thoroughly until pudding powder dissolves completely into marshmallow base.
- Add 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal to marshmallow mixture. Fold gently until every cereal piece is evenly coated with banana-flavored marshmallow blend.
- Transfer mixture into prepared pan. Use a spatula or butter-coated hands to press mixture into an even layer. Press lightly to maintain a soft texture.
- Allow treats to cool for 15-20 minutes at room temperature. Spread 1 cup whipped topping across surface using an offset spatula.
- Optional: Sprinkle ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers over whipped topping. Drizzle ½ cup melted white chocolate chips for extra decoration.
- Refrigerate treats for 60 minutes until completely set. Cut into 12-16 square portions using a sharp knife.
- Store remaining treats in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consume chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the treats.
- Use fresh marshmallows for the smoothest, most consistent texture in your bars.
- When mixing the cereal, fold gently to keep the treats light and airy instead of compact and hard.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Rice Krispies for a gluten-free crisp rice cereal and use gluten-free vanilla wafers or graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg