Description
Krispies Easter Egg Nests are festive, no-bake springtime treats made with crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and colorful candy eggs. They’re fun to make, adorable to serve, and perfect for Easter celebrations with kids or family gatherings. Ready in under an hour, these sweet nests are easy to customize and irresistibly cute.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
36 mini candy-coated chocolate eggs
Nonstick cooking spray or additional butter for greasing
Instructions
1. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
2. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
3. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
5. Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups, pressing gently in the center of each to form a nest shape. Grease your hands to avoid sticking.
6. Let the nests set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until firm.
7. Carefully remove from the tin and place 2–3 candy eggs in the center of each nest.
8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition Info (per nest):
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 70mg
Total Carbohydrates: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 14g
Protein: 1g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Easter, kids treat, no-bake, spring dessert