Rice Krispie Easter Nests

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Rice Krispie Easter Nests are a festive, no-bake treat made with crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and colorful candy eggs. These adorable nests are perfect for spring celebrations, Easter parties, or a fun family activity with kids. Easy to make and irresistibly chewy, they bring both sweetness and charm to your holiday table.

ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

Rice Krispies cereal
mini marshmallows
unsalted butter
vanilla extract
cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans (for decorating)

directions

Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Scoop the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, pressing gently to form a nest shape with a hollow center.

Allow the nests to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Once firm, remove from the tin and fill the center of each nest with mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans.

Servings and timing

This recipe yields approximately 12 nests.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Variations

Add shredded coconut tinted with green food coloring for a grassy nest look.
Use chocolate-flavored Rice Krispies for a cocoa twist.
Drizzle melted chocolate or white chocolate over the top for extra sweetness.
Mix in a spoonful of peanut butter with the marshmallows for a nutty flavor.

storage/reheating

Store Rice Krispie Easter Nests in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to 5 days, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Avoid microwaving as it may melt the candies and make the nests too soft.

FAQs

Can I make these in advance?
Yes, they can be made a day or two ahead and stored in an airtight container.

What if I don’t have a muffin tin?
You can shape the nests by hand on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Are these gluten-free?
Check the packaging—most Rice Krispies cereals contain malt flavoring, which is not gluten-free, but there are gluten-free versions available.

Can I use large marshmallows instead of mini?
Yes, just be sure to measure by weight and melt them slowly for the same consistency.

Can I color the nests?
Yes, add food coloring to the marshmallow mixture before mixing in the cereal.

Conclusion

Rice Krispie Easter Nests are a delightful combination of taste and creativity, perfect for celebrating springtime and Easter with family and friends. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these charming little treats will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. Give them a try this Easter for a no-bake dessert that’s as cute as it is delicious.

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