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Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Rice Krispie Christmas puddings are no-bake chocolate marshmallow treats shaped into festive mounds and topped with white chocolate, red candies, and green icing. Damp hands make the cereal mixture easier to shape, and a short rest lets the decorations set.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
setting time 20 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the puddings
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 cup crisp rice cereal
For the decorations
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 36 red candy-coated chocolates mini
  • 2 tbsp decorating icing green

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Make the puddings
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the marshmallows and stir over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until completely melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Stir in the cereal until evenly coated.
  6. Use damp hands to shape the mixture into 12 mounds and place them on the baking sheet.
Decorate
  1. Microwave the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between bursts, until smooth, about 40 to 60 seconds total.
  2. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the puddings.
  3. Add 3 red candies to each pudding.
  4. Pipe small green leaves with the icing.
  5. Let stand for 20 minutes to set.

Notes

Use damp hands to shape the mixture before it cools and firms. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is not recommended. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free crisp rice cereal.