Two Pears in a Pod

Two Pears in a Pod

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 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 14JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 1 1/3 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 2 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1/2 largefresh pear, cored and cut into thin wedges
  • 3 tablespoonsseedless rasberry jam, melted
  • 3 tablespoonschocolate 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 6-inch-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. Note: - For best results, use fresh marshmallows. - 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. - Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.