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These Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats are such a fun dessert for fall! They’re made with gooey marshmallow Rice Krispies treats shaped to look like a pumpkin pie, complete with a golden crust, pumpkin-spiced filling, and whipped topping. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving, fall parties, or anytime you want a fun seasonal treat that’s easy to make and doesn’t require turning on the oven.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These pumpkin Rice Krispie treats are a fun twist on a classic treat that both kids and adults will love. The pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice add just enough fall flavor without taking away from that sweet, gooey marshmallow flavor. Plus, they’re adorable cut into wedges and topped with a little whipped topping to look like slices of pumpkin pie!
If you’re looking for more fun fall treats, try my Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Halloween Chex Mix, Halloween Bark, Nutter Butter Ghosts, or Dirt and Worms Pudding Cups next. You can also try these adorable Turkey Leg Rice Krispie Treats too!
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Will Need
- butter: help melt the marshmallows and give the cereal mixture a rich, buttery flavor.
- mini marshmallows: create the sweet and gooey mixture that holds the crust and filling together.
- Rice Krispies cereal: make the crispy texture of the pie.
- pumpkin puree: add a little pumpkin flavor and moisture to the center of the pie.
- pumpkin pie spice: gives the filling its warm fall flavor. Try making it with simple spices you already have with this easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe.
- orange gel food coloring: give the filling its pumpkin pie color.
- Whipped topping: adds the finishing touch and makes each wedge look even more like a slice of pumpkin pie.
For a full list of ingredients, find the recipe card below.
Variations
- Skip the pumpkin puree: You can leave out the pumpkin puree and still get plenty of fall flavor from the pumpkin pie spice. You can also add a little homemade vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Use cinnamon: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon will work, too. You can also use a combination of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
- Try pumpkin marshmallows: If you find pumpkin-flavored marshmallows, try using them for the filling for even more pumpkin flavor. I recommend sticking with regular marshmallows for the crust so it keeps its lighter color.
- Change the color: Start with 2 drops of orange gel food coloring and add another drop if you’d like a brighter orange filling.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gently fold in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Add the cereal mixture and carefully press it around the outer edge of the pie plate to form the crust. Set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the same pot over medium heat. Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
- Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Stir in 2 drops of orange gel food coloring. Add another drop if you’d like a deeper orange color.
- Remove the pot from the heat and fold in 3 ½ cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Add the orange Rice Krispies mixture to the center of the prepared crust. Gently press it into an even layer, making sure the filling meets the crust around the edges.
- Allow the pie to sit for about 20 minutes before slicing. Cut into 6 wedges and top with whipped topping, if desired.
Tips
- Grease your hands: This mixture is sticky! Lightly spray your hands or disposable gloves with cooking spray before pressing the cereal into the pie plate.
- Work while it’s warm: Shape the crust and filling while the mixtures are still warm. They’ll become harder to work with as they cool.
- Don’t press too firmly: You want the cereal mixture to hold its shape, but pressing it down too tightly can make the treats hard.
- Spray your measuring cups: A light coating of cooking spray can make measuring sticky marshmallows much easier.
- Serve them fresh: Rice Krispies treats become firmer the longer they sit, so they’re especially good while they’re still fresh and gooey.
FAQs
Yes. You can leave out the pumpkin puree and still make the filling with pumpkin pie spice. You can also add a little vanilla extract for extra flavor.
They have a light pumpkin spice flavor, but they still taste like the classic marshmallow Rice Krispies treats everyone loves. The pumpkin puree and spice give them just enough fall flavor.
Overheating the marshmallows or pressing the cereal mixture too firmly can make Rice Krispies treats hard. Melt the marshmallows just until they’re smooth and gently press the mixture into the pie plate.
Storage
Store leftover Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2–3 days. If you’re adding whipped topping, wait to add it until you’re ready to serve the treats. The treats will become firmer as they sit. If you want that warm, gooey texture again, microwave an individual slice for about 5–10 seconds before serving.
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Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 8 or 9 Inch Pie Plate
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For the Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 drops orange gel food coloring
- 31/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Optional: Whipped Cream Topping
Instructions
Make the crust
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gently fold in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Add the cereal mixture and carefully press it around the outer edge of the pie plate to form the crust. Set aside.
Make the filling
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the same pot over medium heat. Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
- Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in 2 drops of orange gel food coloring. Add another drop if you'd like a deeper orange color.
- Remove the pot from the heat and fold in 3 ½ cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Add the orange Rice Krispies mixture to the center of the prepared crust. Gently press it into an even layer, making sure the filling meets the crust around the edges.
- Allow the pie to sit for about 20 minutes before slicing. Cut into 6 wedges and top with whipped topping, if desired.
Notes
- Grease your hands: This mixture is sticky! Lightly spray your hands or disposable gloves with cooking spray before pressing the cereal into the pie plate.
- Work while it’s warm: Shape the crust and filling while the mixtures are still warm. They’ll become harder to work with as they cool.
- Don’t press too firmly: You want the cereal mixture to hold its shape, but pressing it down too tightly can make the treats hard.
- Spray your measuring cups: A light coating of cooking spray can make measuring sticky marshmallows much easier.
- Serve them fresh: Rice Krispies treats become firmer the longer they sit, so they’re especially good while they’re still fresh and gooey.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are so fun to make! And they turn out so cute too!