Description
Delight in these festive Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats featuring a browned butter crust layered with a spiced pumpkin pie filling. Perfectly gooey and crunchy, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal twist on a classic treat.
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, a few drops (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
To Serve
- Whipped cream can, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and set aside to ensure the treats won’t stick.
- Make the Crust Layer. In a pan over medium heat, brown 1/4 cup salted butter until golden. Add 2 cups mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat, then fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and let cool to set.
- Make the Filling Layer. In the same pot or a clean pot, melt 1/3 cup salted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and a few drops of orange food coloring if using. Stir to combine, then add 3 cups mini marshmallows, melting them completely. Remove from heat and fold in 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust layer and gently pat down to set.
- Chill and Set. Allow the layered treats to cool and set for 1 hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator for faster firming.
- Serve. Cut into 16 squares. Top each square with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To brown butter properly, heat it over medium heat and watch carefully as it foams and turns golden brown, removing it promptly to avoid burning.
- Use mini marshmallows as they melt quicker and create a better binding texture.
- Orange food coloring is optional but adds a festive pumpkin color to the filling.
- Press the Rice Krispie mixture firmly into the dish to ensure the treats hold together well when cut.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure Rice Krispies cereal is certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
