No-Bake Rice Krispie Puddings

These No-Bake Rice Krispie Puddings are the cutest and easiest holiday treats you’ll make this season! With a chewy base of chocolate-coated Rice Krispies and a white chocolate drizzle that mimics classic Christmas pudding, they’re finished with fondant holly leaves and berries for a festive flair. Perfect for parties, gift boxes, or making with kids, these bite-sized delights require no oven—just mix, chill, and decorate for instant Christmas cheer!

Prep time15 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

No-Bake Rice Krispie Puddings Recipe

Ingredients

For the Rice Krispie Base:

3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
200g milk chocolate, melted
3 tbsp golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
50g unsalted butter

For the Decoration:

100g white chocolate, melted (for the “icing” drizzle)
Green fondant (for the holly leaves)
Red fondant or small red candies (for the holly berries)

Steps

Prepare the Rice Krispie Mixture

In a large heatproof bowl, combine the butter and golden syrup. Gently melt them together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until fully combined.
Stir in the melted milk chocolate until smooth and creamy.
Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the mixture and gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.

Form Mini Bites

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape them into mini bite-sized balls using your hands. Each ball should be around the size of a golf ball or smaller.
Place the balls on the tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until they set and hold their shape.

Decorate the Bites

Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds to avoid burning.
Drizzle a small amount of white chocolate over each Rice Krispie bite to mimic the look of traditional Christmas pudding icing.
Roll out the green fondant and cut small holly leaves (you can also shape them by hand if needed). Shape the red fondant into tiny berries or use small red candies.
While the white chocolate drizzle is still soft, carefully place two fondant holly leaves and three red berries on top of each bite.

Let Them Set

Return the decorated bites to the fridge for another 15 minutes to let the white chocolate set completely.

Health Benefits of No-Bake Rice Krispie Puddings

While festive and indulgent, these little bites offer a few positive aspects:

No Oven Needed: Saves time, energy, and avoids overheating the kitchen—great for busy holiday prep.
Small Portions: These mini bites are perfect for portion-controlled snacking or gifting.
Simple Ingredients: Made with a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, and no preservatives or artificial flavors.
Fun for Kids: Hands-on decorating helps build creativity and motor skills for little ones.
Nut-Free Friendly: Easily adaptable for nut-free households, making them a safe option for schools or parties.

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