Description
Sweet and tangy key lime pie rice krispie treats blend creamy marshmallow goodness with zesty citrus flavors. Graham cracker crust and lime zest elevate this nostalgic dessert, offering you a delightful tropical twist on classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 key limes, juiced and zested
- 10 cups miniature marshmallows
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 8 whole graham crackers, chopped
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 oz white chocolate or vanilla almond bark
- ½ tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Remaining chopped graham crackers
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Cereal Mixture: Thoroughly combine crispy rice cereal and finely chopped graham crackers in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform base.
- Marshmallow Base: Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then gradually incorporate marshmallows, stirring continuously until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Citrus Infusion: Remove from heat and vigorously mix in key lime zest and juice, imparting a vibrant, tangy essence to the marshmallow blend.
- Incorporation: Gently fold the cereal-graham cracker mixture into the marshmallow base, carefully integrating additional marshmallows for varied texture.
- Setting: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, using a spray-coated spatula to evenly distribute and press down the treats, then garnish with extra graham cracker pieces.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Microwave white chocolate and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted, then enhance with lime zest for an extra burst of citrus.
- Finishing Touch: Artfully drizzle the white chocolate mixture over the treats, creating an elegant pattern, and allow to set at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- Serving: Once solidified, cut into individual portions and store in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Zest Like a Pro: Grate key lime zest carefully to maximize citrus flavor without bitter white pith, using a microplane for fine, delicate shavings.
- Marshmallow Melt Magic: Keep heat low and stir constantly to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy marshmallow base for ultimate treat texture.
- Crunch Control: Mix graham crackers and rice cereal thoroughly to distribute evenly, creating a balanced crispy-sweet foundation for the dessert.
- Drizzle with Precision: Melt white chocolate slowly in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent scorching and achieve a silky-smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg