Description
Delight in these festive Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings, a no-bake holiday dessert featuring crunchy cereal coated in a rich blend of milk and dark chocolates, golden syrup, and butter. Topped with white chocolate icing and colorful candy decorations to mimic holly berries and leaves, they are perfect for celebrating the season with a fun, easy-to-make treat that captures the spirit of British-inspired Christmas sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Decoration
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (for topping)
- Red and green candy decorations (for holly berries and leaves)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a large heatproof bowl, gently melt the milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, golden syrup, and butter together over a saucepan of simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the melted chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse a rich aroma and flavor.
- Mix Cereals: Fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the chocolate mixture, stirring well to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated with the chocolate blend for a perfect crunch and flavor.
- Shape Puddings: Allow the mixture to cool slightly to handle safely, then shape into small round balls about the size of a golf ball. Place each formed pudding on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the shaped puddings for 30 minutes or until they become firm enough to hold their shape comfortably.
- Decorate: Melt the white chocolate chips separately and spoon a small amount over each pudding to create a dripping icing effect. Accent this with red and green candy decorations to resemble holly berries and leaves, enhancing the festive feel.
- Final Chill: Place the decorated puddings back into the refrigerator until the white chocolate topping sets firmly, ensuring the decorations stay in place and the texture is perfect for serving.
Notes
- For easier shaping, lightly grease your hands with butter or spray oil to prevent sticking.
- Store finished puddings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute red and green candies with mini M&Ms or small fondant decorations for varied festive looks.
