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Difficulty: Beginner

Dessert

Coconut Rice Crispy Treats

Chef John

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Difficulty: Beginner

It couldn't be easier or more delicious: Coconut Rice Crispy Treats with just a hint of smoke will be your new go-to dessert!

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Ingredients

  • 2 cup(s) Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 8 tablespoon(s) Butter
  • 8 cup(s) Mini Marshmallows
  • 6 cup(s) Crispy Rice Cereal
  • 2 cups(s) Mini Marshmallows

Tools Needed

  • 13 by 9 inch Baking Dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sheet Pan
  • Large Sauce Pot
  • Spatula
  • Step 1: Preheat recteq to 325°F and place large sauce pot on grill, allowing both to come up to temp.
  • Step 2: Line sheet pan with parchment paper, and spread a thin layer of coconut across it, covering the pan. Place sheet pan in recteq, allow it to cook for 8-15 minutes, then open it and stir coconut around, to keep it from burning.
  • Step 3: Close lid and repeat, stirring every couple minutes until coconut is GBD (Golden, Brown, Delicious). Remove sheet pan from recteq and allow to cool.
  • Step 4: While coconut is toasting, add butter and first listed marshmallows to sauce pan, and with a spatula, mix until butter and marshmallows are melted and well combined.
  • Step 5: Add rice cereal and mix well, add second listed mini marshmallows and mix well.
  • Step 6: To take these Coconut Rice Crispy treats to the next level, top with Chocolate or Caramel Sauce.

Chef Pairings

These are a stand-out dessert option that are perfect served after a meal of Smoked Chicken Legs and Kung Pow Brussels Sprouts.