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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use day-old vanilla wafers for easier crushing

Don't overmix when adding bananas to prevent mushiness

Work quickly with marshmallow mixture before it cools

Press firmly but don't compress too much

Chill treats for cleaner cutting

Store covered in refrigerator for best texture

Let come to room temp for 10 minutes before serving

Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture

Line pan well for easy removal

Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats

Name: Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 16 bars
Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients: For the Rice Krispie Base:; 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal; 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows; 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/4 cup powdered milk; 1 teaspoon banana extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 medium ripe bananas, diced small; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Banana Pudding Frosting:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon banana extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ripe banana, mashed smooth; For Topping and Garnish:; 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers; 1 banana, sliced thin; Extra vanilla wafers for decoration; Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

A delightful twist on classic Rice Krispie treats that captures all the beloved flavors of traditional Southern banana pudding in a fun, handheld format. These innovative treats feature vanilla pudding-infused marshmallow binding, crunchy Rice Krispies cereal, crushed vanilla wafers for authentic banana pudding texture, and real banana pieces throughout. Topped with a luscious banana pudding frosting and garnished with additional vanilla wafers, these treats deliver the nostalgic comfort of banana pudding with the satisfying crunch of everyone's favorite cereal bar.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

2H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Rice Krispie Base:

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows

1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

1/4 cup powdered milk

1 teaspoon banana extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 medium ripe bananas, diced small

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Banana Pudding Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix

3 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon banana extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ripe banana, mashed smooth

For Topping and Garnish:

1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers

1 banana, sliced thin

Extra vanilla wafers for decoration

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Spray with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal and 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and powdered milk. Set aside.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and marshmallows in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.

Quickly stir in the pudding mix blend, banana extract, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

Immediately pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal mixture and stir quickly to coat evenly.

Gently fold in the diced bananas, being careful not to mash them.

Press mixture firmly and evenly into prepared pan using a buttered spatula or parchment paper.

Allow to cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour.

For frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Add powdered sugar, pudding mix, heavy cream, extracts, and mashed banana. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Spread frosting evenly over cooled Rice Krispie base.

Sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers and arrange banana slices on top. Dust lightly with cinnamon if desired.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. Use parchment overhang to lift from pan and cut into 16 squares.

Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats

JUE

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