Description
These No-Bake Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are festive, fun, and fuss-free. Perfect for the busy holiday season, they come together in minutes with crisped rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and cheerful decorations. Whether you need a quick Christmas dessert, a fun edible gift, or a holiday party treat, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. No baking required means less mess and more time enjoying the season. It’s ideal for anyone looking for holiday dessert ideas, quick snacks for parties, or just a creative twist on the classic rice krispie treat.
Ingredients
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
2 cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 4th teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 2nd cup white chocolate, melted
green icing, for decorating
12 red candy balls or mini M&Ms
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
3. Stir in cinnamon if using.
4. Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies until well coated.
5. Let mixture cool slightly, then shape into small dome-like puddings.
6. Place on parchment paper to set.
7. Drizzle melted white chocolate over each pudding to mimic icing.
8. Use green icing to pipe holly leaves on top.
9. Finish with a red candy in the center of the holly.
10. Let decorations set completely before serving.
Notes
Grease your hands with a little butter or oil to prevent sticking when shaping.
Store at room temperature to keep the crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas treats, no-bake dessert, holiday snacks, rice krispie ideas