Easter Egg Nest Centerpiece Recipe

Name: Easter Egg Nest Centerpiece
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal; 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package puff pastry sheets (1 sheet); 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons coarse salt (optional); 6 ounces melted chocolate or candy melts; 12 ounces melted white chocolate or candy melts; food coloring (such as pink, yellow, purple)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons coarse salt (optional)
6 ounces melted chocolate or candy melts
12 ounces melted white chocolate or candy melts
food coloring (such as pink, yellow, purple)

1
["Combine butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add Rice Krispies(R) and mix well. Roll into walnut sized balls. Then roll one side of the ball between your palms to form an egg shape (see video). Place on a waxed paper lined baking sheet and chill, uncovered, at least 4 hours.*", "While eggs are chilling, heat oven to 350?F. Unfold the pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. With a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 3-inch strips that are about 3/4-inch wide. Twist the strips and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with milk and coarse salt (if desired). Bake at 350? for 15 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.", "When twists have cooled, dip 1/2 of each one in chocolate and place on waxed paper to set.
2
Add various food colorings to white chocolate. Dip peanut butter eggs in colored chocolate and place back on the waxed paper to set.", "Arrange the nests with the puff pastry twists (twigs) on the bottom and the eggs on top."]

1605

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Easter Egg Nest Centerpiece falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easter Egg Nest Centerpiece

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