Get ready to hop into the most adorable and delicious Easter treat that will make both kids and adults swoon! These magical Crispy Rice Easter Nest Treats are not just a dessert, they're an edible work of art that combines the irresistible crunch of rice cereal with the gooey sweetness of marshmallows. Imagine creating delightful little nests that look like they've been hand-crafted by the Easter Bunny himself, complete with chocolate egg "eggs" nestled inside. In just 15 minutes, you'll transform simple ingredients into a festive treat that will be the star of any Easter gathering!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 nests
Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- Chocolate eggs for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or silicone cupcake liners. Set aside a clean working surface.
- In a large non-stick saucepan, melt butter over low heat until it becomes completely liquid and starts to shimmer slightly.
- Add mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring continuously with a silicone spatula to prevent burning. Continue stirring until marshmallows are completely melted and form a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and immediately fold in crispy rice cereal. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece of cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- While the mixture is still warm and pliable, use buttered hands or a buttered spoon to press the cereal mixture into each muffin cup, creating a nest-like shape with a small indentation in the center.
- Allow the nests to cool and set at room temperature for about 10 minutes until they become firm and hold their shape.
- Once cooled, carefully remove the nests from the muffin tin and place on a serving platter.
- Decorate each nest by placing 2-3 chocolate eggs in the center, nestling them gently into the crispy rice mixture.
- For best results, serve on the same day of preparation to maintain maximum crispness and texture.
Tips
- Use fresh, crisp marshmallows for the best melting consistency
- Butter your hands or utensils to prevent sticky mixture from clinging
- Work quickly while the mixture is warm to shape your nests easily
- Choose high-quality chocolate eggs for a more gourmet presentation
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness if not serving immediately
- For a fun variation, try using different colored chocolate eggs or sprinkles
- Make sure to let the nests cool completely before adding chocolate eggs to prevent melting
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 113kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 8mg
