Banana Pudding Rice Krispies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 3 tbsp butter
02 - 300g mini marshmallows (approximately 10 oz)
03 - 180g Rice Krispies cereal (6 cups)

→ Pudding Layer

04 - 1 package instant banana pudding mix
05 - 480ml cold milk (2 cups)
06 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced

→ Topping

07 - 240ml whipped cream (1 cup)
08 - Honey, for drizzling

# Instructions:

01 - Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Add 300g of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and gooey. Remove from heat. Stir in 180g of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan using a buttered spatula or wax paper to form an even, firm layer. Let it cool completely.
02 - Whisk together 1 package instant banana pudding mix and 480ml cold milk in a medium bowl until thick and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to set. Spread the pudding evenly over the cooled Rice Krispies base.
03 - Peel and thinly slice 2 ripe bananas. Arrange the slices evenly on top of the pudding layer to cover most of the surface.
04 - Spread 240ml of whipped cream evenly over the banana slices. Use either store-bought whipped topping or prepare homemade whipped cream by whipping 1 cup of cold heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
05 - Drizzle honey across the whipped cream just before serving for a golden finish. Slice into squares and serve chilled. Optional: garnish with crushed vanilla wafers, cinnamon, or chocolate shavings.

# Notes:

01 - Lightly dampening your hands with water while pressing the Rice Krispies base prevents sticking.
02 - For a more intense banana flavor, mash additional banana slices into the pudding layer.