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pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats

Modified: Nov 4, '24 · Published: Oct 13, '20 · By: Meaghan Mountford · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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Pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats are a fun, alternative dessert idea for Thanksgiving.

overhead view pumpkin pie cereal treats for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Rice Krispie treats

Believe it or not, some people don't actually like pumpkin pie. (Crazy, right?) Enter the pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats! Such a fun, easy, perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. And the kids will love them!

Here, I add pumpkin spice to our never-fail, BEST basic Rice Krispie treats recipe, and the flavor is divine. If you're making cereal treats as an alternative because you don't like the taste of pumpkin spice, simply omit the spice from the recipe.

By the way, we have a fantastic FAQ Rice Krispie Treats page to answer every question you might have.

pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treat on a plate

how to make pumpkin spice mix

Don't have any pumpkin spice? Here is how to make your own.

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Combine all of the spices in a small bowl. Store in a spice jar.

pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats for Thanksgiving

video how-tos

how to make pumpkin pie crispy treats

TIP: For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas.

supplies and ingredients you'll need:

    • 9-inch round cake pan
    • non-stick foil OR regular foil or parchment paper
    • cooking spray
    • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies (divided)
    • 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini) (divided)
    • 4 tablespoons European salted butter (divided)
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (optional)
    • orange food coloring
    • whipped cream OR frosting tinted white (optional)

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instructions!

We'll make the "crust," and then the "filling."

pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats for Thanksgiving

microwave method

For the quickest and easiest treats, make in the microwave. Stove-top instructions are below!

First, line your baking pan with non-stick foil. Or, line the pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

making the "crust"

Place 1 ⅔ cup Rice Kripsies in a lightly-sprayed, large bowl. Set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, place 4 ounces marshmallows (about 12 regular size OR 2 cups mini) and 1 ½ tablespoons butter.

marshmallows and butter to make pumpkin pie Rice Krispie Treats

Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt. Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl  sit in the microwave for one minute.  Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture.

Pour the mixture over the cereal and combine well.

Transfer to the baking pan and create a ring at the outer edge. When the Rice Krispie treats cool a bit, use your hands to shape the treats into a "crust."

Let cool.

preparing pumpkin pie "crust" Rice Krispie Treats for Thanksgiving

making the "pie"

Place 3 cups of Rice Krispies in a large, lightly-sprayed bowl and set aside.

Following the instructions above, melt 6 ounces marshmallows (about 28 regular size OR 4 cups mini) with 2 ½ tablespoons butter.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mixture and several drops of orange food coloring. Add more food coloring to desired shade.

orange marshmallow mixture for Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats

Scrape the mixture over the cereal and combine well.

Drop by spoonfuls into the center of the "pie." Flatten with a greased spatula to fill the pie. You may have some mixture left over.

Let cool a couple hours.

Remove the treats from the pan and cut into 8 slices.

pumpkin pie Thanksgiving rice krispie treats in baking pan

add "whipped cream"

If desired, add a dollop of whipped cream to each slice.

Or, prepare frosting and tint white. Assemble a decorating bag with a size 1M tip, fill with the frosting, and pipe dollops on each slice.

decorating Thanksgiving Rice krispie treats

stove-top method

To prepare Rice Kripsie treats on the stove-top, follow all of the instructions above, but to melt the butter and marshmallow mixtures:

  • Begin to melt the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% of them are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until all of the marshmallows have melted.
  • This process keeps your marshmallows from getting too hot. Overheated marshmallows create hard cereal treats.

pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats for Thanksgiving

printable  recipe

pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats for Thanksgiving

pumpkin pie Rice Krispie Treats

Meaghan Mountford
Pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats, a fun Thanksgiving dessert idea.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
cool for 2 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 inch round baking pan
  • cooking spray
  • non-stick foil OR foil or parchment paper
  • orange food coloring
  • size 1M tip (optional)
  • disposable decorating bag (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies divided
  • 10 ounces marshmallows about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini, divided
  • 4 tablespoons European salted butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice optional
  • 8 dollops whipped cream OR frosting optional

Instructions
 

  • First, line your baking pan with non-stick foil. Or, line the pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside. 

to make the "crust"

  • Place 1 ⅔ cup Rice Kripsies in a lightly-sprayed, large bowl. Set aside. 
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, place 4 ounces marshmallows (about 12 regular size OR 2 cups mini) and 1 ½ tablespoons butter. 
  • Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt. Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl  sit in the microwave for one minute.  Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture. 
  • Pour the mixture over the cereal and combine well. 
  • Transfer to the baking pan and create a ring at the outer edge. When the Rice Krispie treats cool a bit, use your hands to shape the treats into a "crust." 

to make the "pie"

  • Place 3 cups of Rice Krispies in a large, lightly-sprayed bowl and set aside. 
  • Following the instructions above, melt 6 ounces marshmallows (about 28 regular size OR 4 cups mini) with 2 ½ tablespoons butter. 
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mixture (if using) and several drops of orange food coloring. Add more food coloring to desired shade. 
  • Pour the mixture over the cereal and combine well. 
  • Drop by spoonfuls into the center of the "pie." Flatten with a greased spatula to fill the pie. You may have some mixture left over. 
  • Let cool a couple hours.  Remove the treats from the pan and cut into 8 slices. 
     

add whipped cream (optional)

  • If desired, add a dollop of whipped cream to each slice. 
  • Or, prepare frosting and tint white. Assemble a decorating bag with a size 1M tip, fill with the frosting, and pipe dollops on each slice. 

Notes

To prepare Rice Kripsie treats on the stove-top, follow all of the instructions above, but to melt the butter and marshmallow mixtures:
  • Begin to melt the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% of them are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until all of the marshmallows have melted. 
  • This process keeps your marshmallows from getting too hot. Overheated marshmallows create hard cereal treats. 
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  1. Paula Tapin says

    October 20, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    These treats were so delicious. When I tried the marshmallows I wasn't convinced they'd provide enough flavor, but they did! I can't wait to make another batch.

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer says

      October 20, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I felt the exact same way! I'm so glad you liked the flavor.

      Reply
  2. Helen T. says

    October 22, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    I can't wait to make these for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
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