Gluten-Free Easter Egg Nests Dessert
A delightful and festive dessert perfect for Easter celebrations, made with gluten-free ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 nests 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate eggs for decoration
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free crispy rice cereal and set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the melted mixture over the crispy rice cereal and stir until well coated.
- Using your hands, form small nests on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each nest to hold the chocolate eggs.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Once set, place mini chocolate eggs in the center of each nest and serve.
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Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These nests can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg