Description
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, these Key Lime Pie Rice Krispie Treats combine zesty lime flavors with the nostalgic crunch of crispy rice cereal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 oz standard size marshmallows
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by lining a 9×9 inch dish with parchment paper and greasing it lightly.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the marshmallows and stir continuously until melted.
- Remove the sauce from heat and fold in the fresh lime juice and zest until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the crisped rice cereal and gently fold it into the mixture without crushing the cereal.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down evenly to create a compact layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
For added flavor, consider folding in toasted coconut or graham cracker crumbs. Dust the treats with powdered sugar or additional lime zest before serving for a lovely presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg