Description
Matcha rice crispy treat trees offer a festive Japanese-inspired dessert with a green tea twist. Crisp marshmallow squares decorated like miniature pine trees provide a whimsical winter treat you can enjoy during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps (12 g) matcha, sifted
- 10 oz (283 g) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups (170 g) rice crispies cereal
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps (58 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 oz (85 g) white chocolate or candy coating, optional
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Thoroughly coat a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper for effortless treat removal.
- Base Creation: Melt butter in a medium pot over low heat, then blend in sweetened condensed milk and salt until smoothly combined and warm.
- Marshmallow Integration: Introduce mini marshmallows to the pot, stirring continuously until they dissolve completely, forming a glossy liquid base.
- Matcha Infusion: Delicately sift matcha powder into the marshmallow mixture, whisking meticulously to ensure uniform green tea distribution.
- Cereal Coating: Pour the vibrant matcha marshmallow blend over rice crispies in a large mixing bowl, gently folding with a rubber spatula to ensure comprehensive coverage without crushing the cereal.
- Setting and Shaping: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula or greased hands, then allow to cool and set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Decorative Finishing: Once cooled, transfer the treat sheet to a cutting board and slice into festive tree-shaped triangles, then embellish by drizzling melted white chocolate and sprinkling decorative toppings.
- Storage: Preserve the matcha rice crispy treats in a loosely covered container at room temperature or refrigerate for optimal freshness up to five days.
Notes
- Prep Surface Strategically: Use parchment paper or butter the pan generously to prevent sticky residue and ensure seamless treat removal.
- Matcha Mixing Mastery: Sift matcha powder carefully to avoid clumps and guarantee smooth, even green color distribution throughout the marshmallow mixture.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Use a wide rubber spatula and fold delicately to maintain crispy cereal’s light texture, preventing dense or hard treats.
- Storage Secret: Keep treats in a loosely covered container at room temperature or refrigerate to maintain freshness and optimal texture for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg