10 ouncesmarshmallows about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini, divided
4tablespoonsEuropean salted butterdivided
1teaspoonpumpkin spiceoptional
8 dollopswhipped cream OR frostingoptional
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.