Description
Create festive Rice Krispie Christmas Trees with white chocolate and green food coloring. These delightful treats are shaped using parchment cones and chilled to firm up, making a fun and creative holiday dessert perfect for decorating and sharing.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 7 oz white chocolate
- 6 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Green gel or powdered food coloring (oil-based or powdered only; avoid water-based)
Instructions
- Prepare the cones: Roll parchment paper semi-circles into cones by using the middle of the flat side to form a pointed shape. Secure each cone with sticky tape to hold its shape firmly.
- Melt and color the chocolate: Melt the white chocolate until smooth. Stir in green gel or powdered food coloring gradually until you reach the desired shade of green. Avoid using water-based colorings as they can affect the chocolate consistency.
- Mix the Rice Krispies: Add the Rice Krispies cereal into the melted, colored chocolate and stir well until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the green chocolate mixture.
- Fill the cones: Spoon the green Rice Krispie mixture into each parchment cone, pressing the mixture down firmly with the back of a spoon to compact it as much as possible for stability.
- Chill and set: Place the filled cones point-side down in a glass or upright container to hold their shape. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the chocolate to harden and the trees to set.
- Unmold and decorate: Once chilled, carefully peel off the parchment cones to reveal your Rice Krispie Christmas Trees. Decorate them as you like—use white icing, sprinkles, or any festive decorations to make them uniquely yours.
Notes
- Use only oil-based or powdered food coloring for best results to avoid altering the chocolate texture.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the cones helps the trees hold their shape once set.
- Chilling the trees thoroughly is essential for easy removal of parchment and structural stability.
- Decorate creatively with icing, edible stars, or sprinkles to enhance the festive look.
- This recipe is kid-friendly and a great holiday activity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Rice Krispie Christmas Trees, Holiday treats, White chocolate Rice Krispies, Festive desserts, No-bake Christmas recipes
