Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of Easy No-Bake Chocolate Easter Nests! This fun and festive treat combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal to create adorable nests filled with colorful candy eggs. Perfect for family gatherings, these treats are quick to make and require no baking—ideal for busy kitchens during Easter celebrations. Gather your loved ones, and let’s make sweet memories together with these delightful edible creations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave on medium heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in crispy rice cereal until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Using your hands or a spoon, form small nests on a parchment-lined tray, creating an indentation in the center for candy eggs.
- Gently press candy eggs into each nest while still warm.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (40g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor. Customize with mini chocolate eggs or sprinkles. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.