Description
Delightful no-bake chocolate peanut butter Easter nests blend sweet nostalgia with playful spring charm. Crispy chow mein noodles and chocolate create mini baskets perfect for celebrating seasonal joy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cocoa Rice Krispies
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Garnish:
- 36 Cadbury Mini Eggs
Instructions
- Carefully melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals on low power and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and liquefied.
- Incorporate peanut butter into the melted chocolate, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Transfer Rice Krispies into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, gently folding until every cereal piece is thoroughly coated with the rich, creamy blend.
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lightly greasing each cavity with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Distribute the chocolate-coated cereal mixture evenly across the muffin tin, pressing gently to ensure each cup is filled and compact.
- Create a subtle indentation in the center of each nest using a round measuring spoon, forming a small hollow for egg placement.
- Chill the muffin tin in the refrigerator or freezer for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the nests to solidify and maintain their shape.
- After setting, carefully remove the nests from the tin and strategically place three Cadbury Mini Eggs in the center of each chocolate nest.
- Serve and relish these delightful, festive Easter treats that combine chocolatey richness with playful presentation.
Notes
- Customize chocolate type by using dark, milk, or white chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free rice cereal to make the recipe completely gluten-free and accessible for sensitive diets.
- Cool chocolate mixture slightly before adding cereal to prevent soggy texture and maintain crisp crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg