why make this recipe

Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are a delightful and festive treat that everyone will love. They are easy to make and require no baking, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. These little puddings not only taste great but also look adorable. You can get creative with decorations, and they can be a fun activity for the whole family. Plus, they make wonderful gifts during the Christmas season!

how to make Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Ingredients:

200 g Milk Chocolate
50 g Butter (Unsalted)
180 g Mini Marshmallows
100 g Rice Krispies (or Coco Pops)
50 g White Chocolate
White Sugarpaste (or Pre-coloured Sugarpaste)
Green Food Colour Gel
Red Food Colour Gel

Directions:

Make the Rice Krispie puddings: Add the chocolate and the butter into a saucepan, and gently melt over a low to medium heat. Then add the mini marshmallows and gently stir until they’ve melted and combined. Alternatively, melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, then add the marshmallows. Blast for 30 seconds and stir until fully melted.
In a large mixing bowl, add the Rice Krispies. Pour over the marshmallow and chocolate mixture and stir together until fully coated. Leave the mix to cool slightly.
Using a tablespoon, divide the mixture into equal amounts, and roll each into a pudding ball. Dampen your hands a little before rolling; it helps your puddings not stick to your hands too much.
Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Allow the puddings to cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Make the decorations: Melt the white chocolate. Add the chocolate to a small heatproof bowl, place it over a saucepan of simmering water. Make sure that the bowl does not touch the water. Heat until all the chocolate has melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave. Place in a piping bag or freezer bag, and set aside to cool.
Colour white sugarpaste with red and green food colouring gels, or use ready coloured sugarpaste. Use the green sugarpaste for holly leaves and roll the red into small balls for the berries.
To assemble the Christmas puddings: When the puddings are chilled, snip the end off the piping bag or freezer bag and drizzle the white chocolate over the top. Decorate with the sugarpaste holly leaves and berries.

how to serve Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Serve these delightful treats on a festive platter. They make an eye-catching centerpiece for your dessert table and are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

how to store Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Store the Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want them to last longer, you can refrigerate them, but let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

tips to make Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Ensure you melt the chocolate and butter slowly to avoid burning.
Dampen your hands when rolling the pudding balls—it makes the process smoother and less sticky.
Get creative with decorations! You can use different colors and shapes for the sugarpaste to create unique designs.

variation

You can switch up the chocolate flavors by using dark or white chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Additionally, consider adding festive sprinkles or nuts for extra crunch and flavor.

FAQs

Can I make these Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings in advance?
Yes, you can make these puddings a few days in advance. Just store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.

Can I use a different type of cereal?
Absolutely! You can use Coco Pops or any other cereal of your choice for a different flavor and texture.

What can I use instead of sugarpaste?
If you don’t want to use sugarpaste, you can use fondant or even colored icing. Just make sure it’s edible and food-safe.

Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Print Recipe

Delightful and festive Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings that are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Author: megan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

200 g Milk Chocolate
50 g Unsalted Butter
180 g Mini Marshmallows
100 g Rice Krispies (or Coco Pops)
50 g White Chocolate
White Sugarpaste (or Pre-coloured Sugarpaste)
Green Food Colour Gel
Red Food Colour Gel

Instructions

In a saucepan, gently melt the chocolate and butter over low to medium heat.
Add mini marshmallows and stir until melted and combined, or microwave for 30 seconds until melted.
In a large bowl, add Rice Krispies and pour the marshmallow mixture over the top, stirring until fully coated.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then dampen your hands and roll into pudding balls.
Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, then place in a piping bag.
Colour white sugarpaste with red and green gels; use green for holly leaves and red for berries.
Once chilled, drizzle white chocolate over the puddings and decorate with sugarpaste holly leaves and berries.

Notes

Get creative with decorations! You can switch chocolate flavors or add sprinkles for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pudding
Calories: 200
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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