Description
These Krispie Easter Nests are the perfect, easy Easter dessert for the whole family to enjoy! Made with marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and a sweet coconut grass topping, they’re fun to make and decorate. Plus, they’re a great activity for kids! Add your favorite Easter candies like chocolate mini eggs, gourmet jelly beans, or jujubes to complete the look. This recipe is a simple, delicious treat for Easter celebrations
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 package (250g) marshmallows
- 6 cups Crisp Rice Cereal
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 25 drops green food coloring
- Garnish Ideas: jujubes, gourmet jelly beans, chocolate mini eggs
Instructions
- Grease a muffin tin with butter and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Crisp Rice Cereal. Using buttered hands, add about ⅓ cup of the mixture to each muffin tin and press down in the center with a pestle to create a pocket, leaving some mixture at the bottom. Let set for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add coconut and food coloring, stirring until the coconut turns green.
- Place about a teaspoon of the green coconut “grass” into each nest.
- Garnish with Easter candy like chocolate mini eggs, jelly beans, or jujubes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the nests to fully set before decorating or serving.
- You can use any colorful candy or Easter-themed treats to decorate the nests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Nest (approx.)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg