Description
Homemade pistachio rice krispie treats with dark chocolate deliver a luxurious twist on classic marshmallow squares. Salty pistachios and rich chocolate create an irresistible combination you’ll crave after one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz / 454 g) bag mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 6 tbsps (90 mL) salted butter
- 1 (3.5 oz / 99 g) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (85 g) dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Melt Base: Gently heat butter in a large pot over medium-low, creating a golden foundation for the treats.
- Marshmallow Fusion: Merge mini marshmallows into melted butter, stirring until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency while transforming the mixture into a delectable cream.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and whisk pistachio pudding mix and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring complete flavor integration and aromatic enhancement.
- Cereal Incorporation: Fold rice krispies and remaining marshmallows into the mixture, gently turning to preserve the delicate crunch and maintain structural integrity.
- Setting and Shaping: Press the fragrant mixture into a parchment-lined square baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer and allowing natural cooling at room temperature for one hour.
- Preparation and Cutting: Lift treats from the dish using parchment paper edges, carefully peel away the lining, and slice into 16 precise, symmetrical squares with a sharp knife.
- Chocolate Embellishment: Drizzle melted dark chocolate across the surface of each square, allowing it to set and create an elegant, artistic finish.
- Serving: Present immediately for optimal texture or refrigerate for a cool, refreshing dessert experience that tantalizes the palate.
Notes
- Pudding Precision: Add the pistachio pudding mix off-heat to prevent scorching and maintain smooth flavor integration.
- Marshmallow Magic: Hold back some marshmallows for added texture, ensuring pockets of gooey sweetness throughout the treats.
- Chocolate Drizzling Technique: Melt dark chocolate carefully using a double boiler or short microwave bursts to prevent burning.
- Storage Strategy: Keep treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days to maintain optimal chewiness and prevent hardening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg