Indulge in the perfect Easter treat with this easy recipe for No Bake Rice Krispie Nests!
Made with a combination of crispy rice cereal and marshmallows, the nests are shaped and filled with vibrant candy eggs, delivering an irresistible harmony of sweetness and crunch in every bite!
Check out another easy Easter Desserts that's fun to make with the kids to celebrate the start of Spring!
Rice Krispy Treats are made by blending crispy rice cereal with gooey marshmallows, resulting in a chewy yet crunchy texture that's incredibly satisfying.
By shaping and molding them into "nests", we're creating a snack that's going to delight both kids and adults while promising to make your Easter celebration eggs-tra special!
Looking for more Easy Desserts with marshmallows? Try my Lucky Charms Cereal Bars, Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies or my Marshmallow Bunny Peeps Pudding Cups.
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Chocolate Rice Krispie Nests
This recipe would also be delicious made into Chocolate Rice Krispie Nests for Easter!
To create chocolate Rice Krispie nests, simply mix in approximately ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder with the marshmallow mixture as you make the treats in the saucepan.
Make sure you stir the cocoa powder until well combined and the mixture is evenly chocolatey. Then proceed with the recipe as directed below.
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Ingredients:
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Recipe Variations
Peanut Butter Chocolate Nests: Mix in a few tablespoons of peanut butter into the melted marshmallow mixture to infuse it with a delightful peanut butter taste.
Fruity Rice Krispie Nests: Switch out the cereal and use Fruity Pebbles Cereal!
Caramel Chocolate Nests: Drizzle caramel sauce over the nests and mix caramel bits into the Rice Krispie mixture for a gooey caramel surprise and extra flavor.
Sugar Cookie Cups: Instead of cereal cups try using a sugar cookie dough!
🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
How to prepare the Rice Krispie Cereal
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before forming the nests,
How to Form the Nests
Step 1: Coat a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
Step 2: Spray a small amount of cooking spray onto your hands to prevent sticking. Next, mold a portion of the Rice Krispies mixture into a ball and gently press it into a mini muffin tin.
Top Tip
Use either the back of a spoon, or a tart tamper tool to form the ball around the bottom and sides, to create a “nest”.
Step 3: Using a spoon, shape the mixture around the bottom and sides to create a "nest" shape.
Step 4: Put the coconut in a ziplock bag, add the green food coloring, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the coconut is uniformly coated and becomes green. Then, sprinkle a small quantity of colored coconut flakes onto each "nest" for a festive finish.
Step 5: Arrange the nests on a serving tray. Then place a few candy eggs on top of each nest.
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Storage Tips
Make sure they are completely cooled before storing to prevent condensation and sogginess. Place the treats in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Store them at room temperature for up to 2-3 days for optimal freshness and texture. If you need to store them for longer, you can refrigerate them for up to a week, but be aware that they may become slightly firmer.
Freezing Tips
You can freeze the Rice Krispie treats for longer-term storage. To freeze them, wrap each treat individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn and moisture loss.
Then, place the wrapped treats in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.
More Recipes to Love
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No Bake Rice Krispie Nests
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Spray a bit of cooking spray on your hands.
- Form a small ball of Rice Krispies mixture, and place into mini muffin tin.
- Using a spoon, form the ball around the bottom and sides, to create a “nest”.
- Put coconut in a zipper bag and add food coloring, zip and shake well until coconut is coated and green in color.
- Add a few coconut flake to each “nest”.
- Top with 3 Mini Robin Eggs.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use the back of a spoon to remove the egg nests from the mini muffin pans.
- To create chocolate Rice Krispie nests, simply mix in approximately ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder with the marshmallow mixture as you make the treats in the saucepan.
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Joy says
These are sooo cute! My kids would have loved these when they were little... now they are grown up I can still make them - right?! I will be featuring your post this week. #HomeMattersParty
Lyndsey says
This is such a cute idea! Thank you for visiting Happy Hearts & Homes, I hope you stop by again this week.
Lois says
Thank you for the party!
Estelle Forrest says
How cute are these! Thanks for sharing at SSPS, I hope to see you again next week.
laura says
Sharing this on Everyday Edits for Inspire Me Monday! I'm making this for next week! laura
Lois says
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!
Jenny says
These are so cute. I love Rice Krispy Treats. What a great idea for Spring and Easter to make cute nest. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.