Mini Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats for Fall

These mini pumpkin pie rice krispie treats turn familiar cereal bars into playful individual desserts for a fall table. A pale marshmallow cereal shell holds a warmly spiced orange center, while optional whipped cream completes the pie-inspired look. The method uses two small stovetop batches, so measure each portion before heating and keep the prepared muffin pan nearby for quick, tidy shaping.

Why Mini Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats Work

The two mixtures create clear contrast without making the method complicated. Work while each cereal mixture is still warm and flexible, press the crust firmly enough to hold its shape, and cool the finished treats completely before lifting them from the pan.

Ingredients

• 7 cups mini marshmallows, for the crust
• 6 tablespoons butter, for the crust
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal, for the crust
• 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, for the filling
• 3 tablespoons butter, for the filling
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 3 cups crispy rice cereal, for the filling
• Orange gel food coloring, as needed
• Whipped cream, optional, for topping

Step-by-Step Method

• Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan and set it aside.
• Melt 6 tablespoons butter with 7 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• Remove the pot from the heat, stir in 6 cups crispy rice cereal until coated, and divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
• Press a firm indentation into each warm cereal cup to form the pie crust shape.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter, 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, and the pumpkin pie spice in a medium pot over low heat.
• Remove from the heat, tint with orange gel food coloring, then stir in 3 cups crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
• Spoon the orange mixture into the cereal crusts and press it gently into place.
• Cool completely before removing the treats from the pan, then add whipped cream just before serving if desired.

Serving and Storage

Add whipped cream only when serving so the cereal stays crisp. Store untopped treats in a tightly covered container at room temperature, separating layers with parchment. Their soft-chewy texture is best soon after preparation.

Helpful Questions

Can I use liquid food coloring?

Gel coloring is easier to control and adds less moisture, but a small amount of liquid coloring can work. Add it gradually until the center has the shade you want.

How do I keep the mixture from sticking?

Lightly grease the muffin pan and the utensil or clean fingertips used for shaping. Press gently but firmly while the cereal mixture remains warm.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes. Prepare and cool the treats, cover them tightly, and wait to add the optional whipped cream until just before they are served.

Recipe facts were adapted from the source recipe and checked against the canonical recipe blueprint.

Mini Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats for Fall

Make mini pumpkin pie rice krispie treats with crisp cereal, marshmallows, pumpkin spice, and an optional whipped cream topping.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  

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Ingredients

• 7 cups mini marshmallows for the crust
• 6 tablespoons butter for the crust
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal for the crust
• 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows for the filling
• 3 tablespoons butter for the filling
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 3 cups crispy rice cereal for the filling
• orange gel food coloring as needed
• whipped cream for topping

Instructions

 

Instructions

• Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan and set it aside.
• Melt 6 tablespoons butter with 7 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• Remove the pot from the heat, stir in 6 cups crispy rice cereal until coated, and divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
• Press a firm indentation into each warm cereal cup to form the pie crust shape.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter, 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, and the pumpkin pie spice in a medium pot over low heat.
• Remove from the heat, tint with orange gel food coloring, then stir in 3 cups crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
• Spoon the orange mixture into the cereal crusts and press it gently into place.
• Cool completely before removing the treats from the pan, then add whipped cream just before serving if desired.