Description

The magic of the holidays is captured in these adorable No-Bake Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can create festive, bite-sized treats that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Their soft, chewy texture and sweet, buttery flavor are balanced by pops of dried fruit and fun decorations—perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you need a quick breakfast treat, an easy dessert for gatherings, or just want a fun food idea for the season, this easy recipe will bring holiday joy to your table.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cups mini marshmallows

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup raisins

5 cups crisp rice cereal

White icing (for decorating)

Green icing (for holly leaves)

14 red candies or fondant cherries (for topping)

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

2. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.

3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and raisins.

4. Add crisp rice cereal and gently fold until all the cereal is evenly coated.

5. Allow the mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes. Grease your hands, then scoop about 1/4 cup for each pudding and shape into domes. Place on a parchment-lined tray.

6. Repeat until you have 14 mini puddings.

7. Once cool, decorate with white icing to look like custard, pipe green icing leaves, and finish with a red candy or cherry on each pudding.

8. Let icing set before serving or storing.

Notes

Lightly grease your hands to prevent sticking when shaping the puddings.

Decorate only after the puddings are completely cool to keep icing details neat.

For nut-free or dairy-free versions, use allergy-friendly alternatives for butter and check labels on all candies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pudding
Calories: 110
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 49mg
Fat: 2.5g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 7mg

Keywords: quick breakfast, easy dessert, holiday treats, Christmas recipe, no-bake, food ideas