Lemon Rice Krispie Treats take classic rice krispie treats to another level by adding lemon pudding mix. Only 4 ingredients needed to make this delicious lemon dessert!
It’s no secret that we love Rice Krispie Treats! Here’s a few reasons why:
- So easy to make! Rice Krispie Treats only require a few ingredients and only take about 5 minutes to prepare. Just let them set up for about an hour and they are ready to eat – no baking required!
- So many variations. Even though I love traditional Rice Krispie Treats, I also love how easy it is to change them up a little bit.
- They are delicious! I make a lot of desserts, but Rice Krispie Treats are still one of my all-time favorites and every time I make them for a party, they are devoured in minutes.
HOW DO YOU KEEP RICE KRISPIE TREATS SOFT?
Here are several ways to keep rice krispie treats soft. They’re simple, but effective!
- Make sure to not use stale marshmallows. Seriously. Rice Krispie Treats are not the treat to use up those old, hard marshmallows! Recently purchased marshmallows work best.
- Watch that you don’t overcook. You want to heat the marshmallows just until they are melted, not any longer than that!
- Always remember the butter. The marshmallow-butter combination helps keep the treats soft and chewy, so don’t leave it out or reduce the measurement.
- Don’t chill in the refrigerator. Even if you want them to set quickly, I find this just dries the marshmallow treats out more quickly.
- Don’t press the mixture too firmly in the pan. The harder you press, the more hard and dry the rice krispie treats will be.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter top and eat within 2 days for best results!
Ingredients in Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
Butter – Just 5 tablespoons of butter will help to thin out the melted marshmallows to the perfect consistency. I always use salted butter, but I’m sure unsalted would work just fine as well.
Mini marshmallows – You will need a 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows which is equivalent to 6 cups. If you want to add an additional cup of marshmallows at the end, you definitely can!
Rice krispie cereal – You will need 4 cups of crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies).
Lemon instant pudding mix – Add a small (3.4 ounce) box of lemon pudding to add to the recipe. Just add the powdered mix right into the butter/marshmallow mixture before adding the rice krispies.
How to make Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
Butter a 9X9 square pan. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter on the stove over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir just barely until melted and smooth. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the pudding mix. Mix until well combined.
Add the cereal and mix until well coated. Add the extra cup of marshmallows if desired and continue to mix.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press down with lightly buttered fingers. Be careful not to press too hard. If you press too hard, the rice krispie treats won’t stay as soft and will dry out much faster.
Let the treats sit for about 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- 10 oz bag mini marshmallows + additional 1 cup if desired
- 1 box 3.4 ounces lemon instant pudding mix
Instructions
- Butter a 9X9 square pan. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter on the stove over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir just barely until melted and smooth. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the pudding mix. Mix until well combined.
- Add the cereal and mix until well coated. Add the extra cup of marshmallows if desired and continue to mix.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press down with lightly buttered fingers. Be careful not to press too hard. If you press too hard, the rice krispie treats won’t stay as soft and will dry out much faster.
- Let the treats sit for about 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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HOW DO I KEEP MY RICE KRISPIE TREATS FROM STICKING AND CREATING A MARSHMALLOW MESS?
I always coat my rubber spatula with a little bit of butter or non-stick cooking spray and then mixing my Krispie Treats is so much easier! You can also spray the mixing bowl you use and of course, butter up the 9×9 glass pan with cooking spray too.
I find the easiest way to do this is to stick my hand in a plastic sandwich bag as if it is a glove. Press your covered fingers in a little bit of softened butter and then spread that all over the pan. You can do the same thing to press the mixture into the pan.
HOW MANY CUPS IS 10 OUNCES OF MARSHMALLOWS?
A 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows is equal to 6 cups which is equal to 40 regular sized marshmallows. This recipe calls for an entire 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows.
SIMPLE VARIATIONS ON LEMON RICE KRISPIE TREATS
The lemon flavor in these Rice Krispie Treats comes from adding lemon pudding mix. If you want to change the flavor, you can use a different kind of pudding. Chocolate, banana, Oreo, vanilla, pistachio…any type of pudding works great! Such a fun and easy way to change up traditional Rice Krispie treats!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST RICE KRISPIE TREATS
The key to making the best rice krispie treats is more marshmallows! Of course there are lots of marshmallows in the recipe that are melted with the butter, but the trick is to add MORE marshmallows after you have mixed the cereal in. These marshmallows will soften, but keep their shape, and they make every rice krispie treat recipe taste better.
Try adding 1-2 cups of marshmallows to your favorite rice krispie treat recipe, and I promise you’ll love it even more! Just make to sure to wait until after you’ve mixed the cereal in so that the mixture isn’t still hot enough to completely melt the additional marshmallows.
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Lemon Rice Krispie Treats take classic rice krispie treats to another level by adding lemon pudding mix. Only 4 ingredients needed to make this delicious lemon dessert!
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