Description
Delight in these festive Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings, a no-bake holiday treat combining crunchy cereal with a rich blend of milk and dark chocolate, golden syrup, and butter. Decorated with white chocolate ‘icing’ and colorful mini M&Ms to mimic holly berries and leaves, these mini puddings capture the spirit of Christmas with a playful twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup or corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Decoration
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Red and green mini M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates (for holly berries and leaves)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and golden syrup. Stir continuously until everything is melted and the mixture is smooth and homogenous. Remove from heat promptly to prevent burning.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Gently fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the warm chocolate mixture until every piece is fully coated. Be careful to maintain the cereal’s crunch by folding gently rather than stirring vigorously.
- Cool Mixture for Shaping: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, just enough so it is less hot but still pliable and easy to handle. This cooling step prevents burns and helps with shaping.
- Shape into Mini Puddings: Using clean hands, form the coated cereal mixture into small, round balls approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, to resemble mini Christmas puddings. Place each formed ball onto a tray lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare White Chocolate Icing: Melt the white chocolate chips separately, either in a microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Decorate Each Pudding: Spoon a small amount of melted white chocolate over the top of each Rice Krispie ball to mimic traditional pudding icing. Immediately decorate with red and green mini M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates to resemble holly berries and leaves.
- Chill to Set: Transfer the decorated puddings to the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes, or until the white chocolate icing is set and the puddings are firm enough to handle.
Notes
- You can substitute milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips exclusively based on personal preference.
- Ready-made decorations or holiday-themed sprinkles can be used as an alternative to M&Ms for quicker decorating.
- Store the finished puddings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
