Two Pears in a Pod

Two Pears in a Pod

  • Enjoy a simple dessert made for pairs or families.
  • Ready in 35 minutes with just 15 minutes of prep.
  • Use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®, fresh pear wedges, raspberry jam, and marshmallows for best results.
  • Shape mixture into four 15 cm pods and add fruit and toppings.
  • Microwave directions and tips for marshmallow alternatives are provided.

Create a sweet treat with this easy recipe designed for pairs or families. Prep takes 15 minutes and you’ll have dessert for 4 in a total of 35 minutes. Melt butter and marshmallows, mix in 2 cups of Rice Krispies®, and shape into four 15 cm pods. Fill each pod with fresh pear wedges, then drizzle with raspberry jam and chocolate ice cream topping. Serve right away for the best results. Microwave directions are included. Swap in marshmallow crème if needed, but other marshmallow substitutes may change results.

This sweet and simple recipe is best when made in pairs. Your little one can help shape the pocket while you slice the fruit.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

15

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

35

SERVINGS

4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. or 15 mlbutter or margarine
  • 14Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 1 1/3 cups or 325 mlMiniature Marshmallows
  • 2 cups or 500 mlKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1/2 largefresh pear, cored and cut into thin wedges
  • 3 tbsp. or 45 mlseedless raspberry jam, melted
  • 3 tbsp. or 45 mlchocolate ice cream topping

Directions

1.In small saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. Cool slightly. 3. Using buttered hands shape mixture into four 15 cm long pods. Cool. 4. On each dessert plate place one pod. Place two pear wedges in each. Drizzle with jam and ice cream topping. Serve immediately. Microwave Directions: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 through 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. TIPS: For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (198 g) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Best if served same day. In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.

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