Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats for Last-Minute Fall Desserts: 5 Minutes, No Oven, All the Flavor
These Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats are a 5-minute no-bake fall dessert that uses canned apple pie filling for a quick and delicious treat.
Equipment
- Sharp serrated knife
- Cutting Board
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Small serving platter or wooden board
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 Rice Krispies Treats store-bought or homemade
- 1 can Apple Pie Filling 21 oz
- Whipped Topping Cool Whip or homemade
- Cinnamon for garnish
- Caramel Sauce optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut: Unwrap each Rice Krispies Treat carefully. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each one horizontally through the middle. A serrated knife glides through the marshmallow without squishing it, keeping your layers tidy and beautiful.
- Warm: Empty the can of apple pie filling into a small saucepan. Warm it over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until it's loose and glossy. You can also microwave it in 30-second bursts. You're looking for it to be steamy, not bubbling hot.
- Spoon: Place the bottom halves of the Rice Krispies Treats on your serving board. Spoon a generous spoonful of warm apple pie filling onto each one. Let the filling come all the way to the edges, but don't drown it — two or three apple chunks per treat is the sweet spot.
- Top: Place the top half of the Rice Krispies Treat back on. Don't press down — just let it rest gently on top of the apples. Pressing will squeeze the filling out the sides.
- Garnish: Add a generous dollop of whipped topping. Use a fine-mesh sieve or a small spoon to dust cinnamon over the top. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce in a back-and-forth motion for that gorgeous bakery look.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the apples are still warm and the Rice Krispies Treats are firm. The contrast in textures — the crunch of the marshmallow treat, the soft warmth of the apples, the cool creaminess of the topping — is everything.
Notes
My Honest Advice After Making These Dozens of Times
- Don't oversoak the base: Spoon the apple filling on gently. If you use too much, it will spill down the sides and make the bottom of the treat mushy. Two or three apple chunks per treat is plenty.
- A serrated knife is worth it: A regular chef's knife will squish the marshmallow treat. A serrated knife glides through it cleanly.
- Warm the caramel: Cold caramel is too thick to drizzle nicely. Ten seconds in the microwave makes it loose enough.
- Make it a full pie: For a showstopper, arrange all the treats in a circle on a large platter to look like a pie.