Description
Sinful key lime pie rice treats blend tropical zest with classic comfort, marrying creamy tangy notes and marshmallow sweetness. Crisp graham cracker layers and silky lime glaze elevate this playful dessert, promising a delightful escape for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Key Ingredients:
- 10 cups miniature marshmallows
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 whole graham crackers, chopped
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 6 key limes, juiced and zested
Topping Ingredients:
- 4 ounces white chocolate or vanilla almond bark
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by thoroughly coating a 9×13-inch dish with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Combine crispy rice cereal and chopped graham crackers in a large mixing bowl, creating a textural base for the treats.
- Gently melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, maintaining a careful temperature to prevent burning.
- Incorporate 8 cups of marshmallows into the melted butter, stirring continuously until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Remove from heat and infuse the marshmallow mixture with key lime zest and juice, creating a vibrant citrus profile.
- Fold the cereal and graham cracker mixture into the lime-infused marshmallow base, gently incorporating the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows for added texture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, using a non-stick spray-coated rubber spatula to spread evenly and press down gently.
- Sprinkle additional chopped graham crackers across the surface for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Prepare the lime drizzle by melting white chocolate with oil in short 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each burst.
- Enhance the white chocolate drizzle with fresh key lime zest, creating a bright, aromatic finishing touch.
- Artfully drizzle the lime-infused white chocolate over the treats, allowing them to set for 30-60 minutes before slicing into individual bars.
Notes
- Enhance Marshmallow Texture by gently folding in extra marshmallows at the end, creating delightful pockets of gooey sweetness that melt slightly but retain a fun, chewy bite.
- Customize Cracker Crunch by experimenting with different graham cracker types like cinnamon or chocolate-covered varieties to add unexpected flavor layers to your treats.
- Lime Zest Intensity can be adjusted by using more or less zest depending on your preference for tangy citrus notes, allowing you to control the brightness of the dessert.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting regular graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives and using certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg