Description
Delight in these festive Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings, a no-bake holiday treat combining crisp rice cereal with rich milk and dark chocolates, golden syrup, and a buttery base. Topped with white chocolate ‘icing’ and colorful red and green candy decorations, these mini puddings are perfect for holiday parties and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Topping
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for topping)
- Red and green candy decorations (like mini M&Ms or sprinkles)
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave), melt the milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and golden syrup together, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix with Cereal: Remove the melted chocolate mixture from heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until all the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Shape the Puddings: Allow the mixture to cool slightly so it’s safe to handle, then use your hands to shape it into small balls approximately the size of golf balls.
- Chill to Set: Place the shaped balls onto a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until firm and set.
- Prepare Topping: Separately, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or over simmering water until smooth.
- Decorate: Spoon a small amount of melted white chocolate over the top of each chilled pudding to resemble icing. Before the white chocolate hardens, decorate each pudding with red and green candy decorations for a festive look.
- Store: Keep the decorated puddings refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their shape and freshness.
Notes
- These Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are perfect for holiday parties and can be prepared up to three days in advance.
- If the mixture feels too soft or sticky to shape, chill it briefly in the refrigerator to firm up before rolling.
- Use golden syrup or corn syrup interchangeably based on availability and personal preference for sweetness.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute chocolate chips and butter with vegan alternatives.
