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Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats

Delightful mashup of nostalgic Rice Krispie treats with a zesty lemon curd and fluffy meringue topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 4 large eggs Beaten until frothy
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large freshly grated lemons Zest only
  • 1 cup sugar
For the Rice Krispies Layer
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 10-ounce package marshmallows
  • 1 3.4-ounce package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For the Meringue
  • 2 large egg whites For meringue
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • a pinch fine sea salt

Method
 

Preparation and Lemon Curd
  1. Prep a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, beat eggs until frothy.
  3. In a medium bowl over simmering water, combine butter, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Stir until melted and sugar dissolves.
  4. Gradually add a ladle of the mixture to the beaten eggs to warm them up. Pour this back into the sugar mixture and whisk.
  5. Continue to cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Chill in the fridge until cold.
Rice Krispies Layer
  1. In a large pot over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  2. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
  3. Stir in the pudding mix and then mix in Rice Krispies until coated.
  4. Press the mixture into the prepared dish and allow to cool.
Meringue Preparation
  1. In a bowl over simmering water, whisk egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt until hot and sugar dissolves.
  2. Whip until stiff peaks form, then fold in vanilla.
  3. Spread meringue over the lemon curd and torch or broil for a golden finish.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days; refrigeration may affect meringue crispiness. Experiment with different citrus zests for added flavor.