Description
Easter Rice Krispie Nests are a delightful treat that combines the crispy texture of Rice Krispies with the creamy richness of melted chocolate. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, followed by a sweet, chocolatey flavor that melts in your mouth, making them a perfect festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy eggs
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then shape into small nests on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the nests and top with pastel candy eggs.
- Let the nests set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These nests can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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