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Pistachio Rice Krispie Treats
Meaghan Mountford
Delicious, flavorful Pistachio Rice Krispie Treats made with pistachio instant pudding, chopped pistachios, and pure almond extract. Easy no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Rest for
2
hours
hrs
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
16
treats
Calories
133
kcal
Equipment
non-stick cooking spray
non-stick foil
very large mixing bowl
microwave-safe bowl OR saucepan
green food coloring
(Americolor Soft Gel Paste in Leaf Green recommended)
9-inch or 8-inch square baking pan
Ingredients
4 ⅔
cup
Rice Krispies cereal
4
tablespoons
salted, European-style butter
10
ounces
marshmallows
(about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
¾
cup
coarsely chopped, shelled pistachios
(reserve a tablespoon or two for topping)
½
teaspoon
pure almond extract
½
package
pistachio instant pudding mix
(1.7 ounces)
Instructions
Grease a large bowl and add the cereal. Mix in the pistachios.
To make in the microwave, place the marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and let sit for a couple minutes.
Stir very well until smooth.
To make on the stove-top, start to melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir well.
After 75% of the marshmallows have melted, remove from heat and stir well to completely melt the marshmallows. The mixture should be smooth.
Add ½ of the package of pistachio instant pudding mix (1.7 ounces) and stir well.
Stir in the almond extract.
Use a spatula to scrape the mixture over the cereal. Stir well until evenly coated.
Transfer to an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan that is lined with non-stick foil (or is well greased). Flatten gently and evenly.
If desired, sprinkle some coarsely -chopped pistachios on top and gently press into the treats.
Let rest for 1 to 2 hours and cut into squares.
Notes
For more intense flavor, add additional pudding mix.
Try drizzling dark chocolate over the finished treats.
Store in an air-tight container up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword
pistachio Rice Krispie treats