Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick)
- Mini Marshmallows: 10 ounces (for the base)
- Rice Krispies Cereal: 6 cups
- Fresh Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon (from 2 medium lemons)
- Lemon Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Marshmallow Cream (Fluff): 7 ounces (1 standard jar)
Instructions
- Step 1: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or line it with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Step 2: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and fully melted. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Step 3: Quickly stir in the lemon zest and lemon extract until combined. Add the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and fold gently with a spatula until the cereal is completely coated with the lemon marshmallow mixture.
- Step 4: Transfer the mixture immediately to the prepared pan. Using a piece of wax paper or a lightly buttered spatula, gently press the mixture evenly into the pan. Allow the treats to cool and set for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 5: Once the base is set, carefully warm the jar of Marshmallow Cream (Fluff) in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it spreadable. Evenly spread the entire 7 ounces of fluff over the top of the treats to create the "meringue" layer.
- Step 6: Allow the treats to set completely (about 1 hour) before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Store the treats tightly covered at room temperature for up to three days, ensuring they are kept airtight to prevent the meringue-style fluff topping from hardening or drying out.
- If the treats become too stiff after a day or two, avoid microwaving the squares whole; instead, let them sit in an airtight container near a slightly warm spot for 10-15 minutes to gently soften the base.
- For an elegant finish, dust the treats lightly with powdered sugar before serving, and consider adding a small curl of fresh lemon zest on each square to emphasize the bright flavor.
- When pressing the warm cereal mixture into the pan, remember to press gently, using just enough pressure to fill the pan—over-compacting the treats makes them hard and less chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American