Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

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If you're looking for a festive treat that's easy to make and great for serving a crowd, these Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are just the thing! They're a fun twist on traditional chocolate Rice Krispie cakes, and they're ALWAYS popular with the kids in the family!

stack of mini rice krispie christmas puddings

If you're like me and love the idea of Christmas pudding but don't really like the taste, these Rice Krispie Christmas puddings are a great alternative. They're classic chocolate marshmallow crispy treats rolled into balls and decorated with white chocolate and holly sprinkles. No dried fruit or alcohol required!

They're perfect for getting the kids involved in some Christmas baking and they'd make an adorable edible gift or delicious last-minute dessert. I just know you're going to love them!

Grab your ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make these adorable no-bake Christmas treats:

Milk chocolate: This gives these treats that classic 'Christmas pudding' colour. Any type of milk chocolate will work fine; don't worry if you want to use the cheap stuff as that's what I do!
Butter: This helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and helps everything bind together nicely. Dairy-free butter will work too but I'd recommend the blocky kind over the spreads.
Golden syrup: This will prevent the butter and chocolate from separating as it melts.
Marshmallows: A must for any good Rice Krispie treat! Mini ones will melt more evenly and quickly so use these if you can. They can be swapped out for gelatine-free mallows if you prefer a veggie version, although it's important to note that they won't melt down fully.
Rice Krispies: The star of the show! Any type of crispy rice cereal will work here, so don't stress if you can't find the branded stuff. Coco Pops are also great!
White chocolate: This is for the decorative topping, to create the look of custard/icing on a traditional Christmas pudding. Milky Bar is my fave.
Holly sprinkles: I used Asda 'holly & berry sprinkles' but there are plenty of other options available out there. If you can't find them, you can make your own by rolling small pieces of red fondant into balls and cutting out small leaves from green fondant.

Kitchen stuff

Saucepan: For melting the base ingredients. If you'd prefer to use the microwave then you can pop the ingredients into a heatproof bowl instead. Take it out and stir the mixture every 20-30 seconds to prevent it from seizing or splitting.
Wooden spoon: Or a strong spatula, for mixing the ingredients together.
Tray and baking paper: To set your Christmas puddings on. You can also line a large plate with clingfilm or use a silicone mat.
Heatproof bowl: For melting the white chocolate topping. White chocolate burns quite easily so again, melt it over low heat or in very short bursts in the microwave.
Piping bag or teaspoon: For drizzling the white chocolate on top. A piping bag will give you more control and look neater but a teaspoon works fine too.

chocolate rice krispie christmas puddings on a white cake stand

How to make Rice Krispie Christmas puddings step-by-step

Step 1: Cut 60g of butter into cubes and break 180g of milk chocolate into segments. Add them to a saucepan along with 1 tablespoon of golden syrup 100g of mini marshmallows.

Step 2: Place the pan over low heat on the stove and gently stir until everything has melted and there are no lumps of marshmallows left. Be patient and resist the urge to turn the heat up!

Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and pour in 120g of Rice Krispies. Mix well (and work quickly) until all of the Krispies are coated.

sticky chocolate krispie mixture in a saucepan

Step 4: Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. If it's too sticky, you can slightly dampen your hands with water or lightly spray them with cooking spray.

Step 5: Repeat for the rest of the mixture and place the Christmas puddings onto a lined baking tray or plate. You should end up with around 15-18 balls in total.

Step 6: Melt 100g of white chocolate in a heatproof bowl, let it cool for a minute or two, then transfer it to a piping bag. Pipe a small blob onto each pudding.

piping white chocolate onto the crispy balls

Step 7: While the white chocolate is still wet, add some holly sprinkles on top for decoration.

Step 8: Put the puddings into the fridge (be careful so they don't roll around) for about 1 hour to set then enjoy!

My top tips

If your mixture is too sticky to roll into balls, let it cool for a few minutes. You can also spray your hands with cooking spray to stop the mixture from sticking to them.
If you want a more vibrant white and true 'Christmas pudding icing' look, use white candy melts instead of white chocolate.
If you can't find holly sprinkles, use green and red fondant to make your own mini version or use any other festive sprinkles you like.

FAQs

How long do Rice Krispie Christmas puddings last?

These can be prepped up to 5 days in advance, as long as you keep them in an airtight container. They are ideal for making ahead for parties and Christmas gatherings!

Can I freeze them?

Yes, they can be frozen for up to 3 months, in an airtight container lined with baking paper. When you're ready to eat them, let them sit out at room temperature for an hour or two. Do not refreeze.

Can I use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate?

No, the mixture will likely split due to the extra fat. If you want a darker flavour, you can coat the balls in dark chocolate before adding the white chocolate topping, or you can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder when melting the chocolate, butter and marshmallows together.

Will Coco Pops work instead of Rice Krispies?

Yes, Coco Pops or any off-brand version will work well, and give your puddings a more chocolatey flavour/look.

hand holding up a single rice krispie christmas pudding

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I hope you like my Rice Krispie Christmas puddings! If you try them at home, please leave a comment and rating below to let me know what you think. Enjoy!