Description
Delight in these festive Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats, featuring a browned butter crust and a spiced pumpkin filling layered with crispy cereal and mini marshmallows. Perfectly topped with whipped cream and a hint of pumpkin pie spice, these treats capture the cozy flavors of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1/4 cup salted butter, browned
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Filling
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
To Serve
- Whipped cream can, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Make crust layer: Heat a pan over medium heat and brown 1/4 cup salted butter until golden. Add 2 cups mini marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and let it cool completely.
- Make filling layer: In the same or a clean pan, melt 1/3 cup salted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and a few drops of orange food coloring if using. Add 3 cups mini marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and gently fold in 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust layer and pat down to compact.
- Chill and cut: Allow the layered treats to set and cool for about 1 hour until firm enough to cut. Then slice into 16 equal squares.
- Serve with garnish: Top each square with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Use salted butter as instructed to enhance the flavor balance; unsalted butter can be used but consider adding a pinch of salt.
- Allow the crust to fully cool before adding the filling to avoid mixing layers.
- Orange food coloring is optional but adds a festive pumpkin hue.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a less sweet version, reduce marshmallows slightly and add extra cereal.
- Whipped cream can be substituted with dairy-free alternatives for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
