Piña Colada Rice Krispie Treats
These Piña Colada Rice Krispie Treats combine crispy cereal and chewy dried pineapple in a rich, coconut-infused marshmallow base for an easy, tropical, no-bake summer dessert.
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Sauce pan
- Mixing Bowl
- 8x8 Pan
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups rice cereal
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp coconut milk powder or coconut cream powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup dried pineapple finely chopped, reserve 2 tbsp for topping
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Shredded toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal and the chopped dried pineapple, remembering to keep two tablespoons of the pineapple pieces aside for later. I also throw in an extra handful of mini marshmallows here to get those gooey pockets throughout, but totally optional!
- In a large pot or saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it is completely liquid. Add the marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously over low heat until they are completely melted, smooth, and fluffy.
- Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla bean paste, coconut milk powder, and a pinch of salt, whisking thoroughly until the powder is completely integrated into the marshmallow mixture. Pour the warm, coconut-infused marshmallow mixture over the cereal and pineapple, then use a greased spatula to gently toss and fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
- Working quickly, transfer the sticky mixture into your prepared 8x8 pan and use your spatula or damp hands to gently press it into an even layer without packing it down too firmly.
- Scatter the reserved two tablespoons of chopped dried pineapple across the top, along with a sprinkle of shredded toasted coconut if you want extra coconut vibe, pressing them lightly so they stick to the surface.
- Allow the treats to sit at room temperature until completely cooled and set before slicing them into 16 even squares and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 611IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 3mg
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