Get ready to hop into the most delightful Easter treat that will have both kids and adults bouncing with excitement! These adorable Rice Krispies Treat Eggs are not just a dessert, they're an edible work of art that combines the classic marshmallow crunch with festive Easter charm. Imagine biting into a perfectly shaped egg with a pastel-colored interior, coated in smooth chocolate, and adorned with cute mini candy eggs - it's like an Easter basket came to life in your kitchen!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 eggs
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Food coloring (pastel colors)
- Chocolate for dipping
- Mini candy eggs for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly greasing your hands with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large non-stick saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, creating a creamy mixture.
- Remove from heat and quickly divide the marshmallow mixture into separate bowls if you want to create multiple pastel colors. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix thoroughly until you achieve desired pastel shades.
- Gradually add Rice Krispies cereal to the colored marshmallow mixture, stirring gently but quickly to ensure even coating of the cereal.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle. Grease your hands and carefully shape the mixture into egg-like forms, pressing gently to create smooth oval shapes.
- Place the formed eggs on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Optional: Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Dip each Rice Krispies egg partially or fully in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on parchment paper.
- Before chocolate sets, decorate with mini candy eggs or sprinkles to create festive Easter-themed treats.
- Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or place in refrigerator for faster setting, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Store Easter Rice Krispies Treat Eggs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Keep your hands greased with butter or cooking spray to prevent the sticky mixture from clinging to your fingers.
- Work quickly when mixing marshmallow and cereal to ensure even coating and prevent the mixture from cooling and becoming difficult to shape.
- For vibrant pastel colors, use gel food coloring which provides more intense color without adding extra liquid.
- Use plastic egg molds as a guide if you want perfectly uniform egg shapes.
- Let the eggs cool completely before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting and ensure a smooth chocolate coating.
- For a professional look, use a fork when dipping eggs in chocolate to allow excess to drip off cleanly.
- Get creative with decorations - try different sprinkles, edible glitter, or additional chocolate drizzles for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
