Description
Springtime sparkles with these charming Easter Rice Krispie Nests, nestled with pastel candy eggs and marshmallow magic. Sweet treats emerge as playful centerpieces that welcome spring celebrations with delightful crunch and whimsical charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 16 ounces (453 grams) marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
Decoration Ingredients:
- Easter egg candies (mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans)
Instructions
- Prepare cupcake pans by generously coating with butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Combine marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 2 minutes, monitoring carefully to prevent overflow. Stir until marshmallows are completely smooth and integrated.
- Fold Rice Krispies cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
- While mixture remains warm, transfer into prepared cupcake pans. Use wax paper to gently press centers, creating nest-like indentations. Allow to solidify for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Create buttercream by whisking butter, milk, vanilla extract, and initial portion of powdered sugar until silky. Gradually incorporate remaining sugar and green food coloring, beating until achieving desired texture and vibrant green hue.
- Carefully extract Rice Krispie nests from pans. Pipe green buttercream in delicate, grass-like patterns within each nest’s center. Strategically place pastel Easter egg candies on top for festive decoration.
- Let frosting set for several minutes before serving. Present these whimsical Easter-themed treats to delighted guests.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better control of sweetness and precise flavor balance in the Rice Krispie mixture.
- Microwave marshmallows in short 30-second intervals to prevent burning and ensure smooth, even melting.
- Swap regular Rice Krispies with gluten-free rice cereal to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Try different buttercream colors to match seasonal themes or personal preferences, making these treats versatile for various celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg