Peeps are one of those Easter ingredients that people either love to eat or love to bake with, and this collection of 14 Peeps recipes for Easter shows just how many directions you can take them, from quick air fryer treats and no-bake bars to cupcakes, and fudge.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Air Fried Marshmallow Peeps
- Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
- Easter Peep Cupcakes
- Easter Popcorn with Peeps
- PEEPS Bunny Cupcakes
- Mini Easter Cheesecakes in Jars
- Easter Dirt Cups
- Peep Bars
- Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
- Leftover Easter Candy Rice Krispie Treats
- 15 Minute Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
- Easter Peeps Marshmallow Fudge
- Air Fryer Peeps Rolls
- Easter Rice Krispie Treats
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What makes Peeps such a useful Easter baking ingredient is that marshmallow base, which melts into Rice Krispie treats beautifully, adds a sweet gooey layer to bars and fudge, and holds its shape as a decoration on top of cupcakes long enough to actually make it to the table. The pastel colors are a built-in Easter palette, so even something as simple as Easter Popcorn with Peeps looks festive without any extra effort.
This collection covers the full range of what you can do with a bag of Peeps, from Air Fried Marshmallow Peeps and Air Fryer Peeps Rolls to no-bake options like Peep Bars, Easter Peeps Marshmallow Fudge, and Leftover Easter Candy Rice Krispie Treats that are perfect for using up whatever is left after Easter weekend.
Top Tips
- Stale Peeps actually melt better. Fresh Peeps have a lot of moisture and can make Rice Krispie treats or fudge sticky and loose, while Peeps that have been left open for a day or two firm up slightly and melt more evenly. Leave the bag open on the counter overnight if you are planning to melt them into something.
- Use Peeps as decorations last minute. Peeps placed on frosted cupcakes or cakes will start to weep moisture and slide around after a few hours at room temperature, especially in a warm kitchen. Add them right before serving rather than decorating the night before.
- Watch your timing when air frying Peeps. They go from puffed and toasty to scorched very quickly in the air fryer, and the window is only about 30 seconds. Check early, stay close, and pull them the moment they look golden rather than waiting for the timer.
- Press Peep-based bars firmly into the pan. Because Peeps have a firmer sugar coating than plain marshmallows, bars made with them can be harder to compact. Use a piece of parchment and your palm to really press the mixture down so the bars cut cleanly and hold together.
- Chop Peeps before adding to fudge or popcorn. Whole Peeps are too large to distribute evenly through a batch of fudge or a bowl of popcorn, so a quick rough chop gets the color and flavor into every bite instead of clumping in one spot.
Air Fried Marshmallow Peeps
Air frying Peeps puffs them up and toasts the outside while leaving the inside warm and gooey. A two-minute Easter treat that requires zero prep.
Photo credit: Air Frying Foodie
Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
Peeps melted into Rice Krispie treats add pastel color and a slightly firmer, chewier texture than plain marshmallow bars. A festive Easter spin on a classic that uses up a bag of Peeps fast.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Easter Peep Cupcakes
Frosted cupcakes topped with Peeps chicks make a simple Easter dessert that looks festive with almost no decorating skill required. A reliable option for baking with kids or putting together a quick holiday treat.
Photo credit: xoxoBella
Easter Popcorn with Peeps
Popcorn drizzled with melted chocolate and scattered with chopped Peeps creates a sweet-and-salty Easter snack that comes together in minutes. A no-bake treat that looks colorful without any real effort.
Photo credit: Mess for Less
PEEPS Bunny Cupcakes
Cupcakes decorated with bunny Peeps and pastel frosting make a fun Easter presentation that pulls together quickly. A crowd-friendly Easter dessert that skips the complicated decorating work.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Mini Easter Cheesecakes in Jars
Individual cheesecakes made in jars in the Instant Pot and topped with Peeps make a creamy, festive Easter dessert that serves itself. A pressure cooker method that takes the guesswork out of cheesecake texture.
Photo credit: Tasty Oven
Easter Dirt Cups
Chocolate pudding cups topped with crushed Oreos and decorated with Peeps and Easter candy are a no-bake Easter dessert that kids love to help assemble. A fun, low-effort treat that looks festive in individual cups.
Photo credit: My Mini Chefs
Peep Bars
Layered Easter bars with Peeps baked in create a chewy, marshmallow-centered treat that cuts into colorful squares. A simple one-pan bake that uses Peeps as both an ingredient and a decoration.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats made with Peeps instead of plain marshmallows add a pastel color and a slightly sweet, firmer chew to the classic recipe. Detailed instructions for getting the ratio right so they hold together when cut.
Photo credit: How to Make Cereal Treats
Leftover Easter Candy Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats made with leftover Easter candy including Peeps are a practical way to use up what is sitting in the basket after the holiday. A flexible recipe that works with whatever mix of candy you have on hand.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
15 Minute Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
An Easter candy board assembled in 15 minutes with Peeps, chocolate eggs, and assorted Easter sweets makes a festive centerpiece that requires zero cooking. A crowd-pleasing spread that looks like much more effort than it takes.
Photo credit: My Mini Chefs
Easter Peeps Marshmallow Fudge
Creamy white chocolate fudge loaded with pastel Peeps pieces creates a colorful Easter treat that sets up firm and slices cleanly. A make-ahead no-bake option that holds up well on a dessert table.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Air Fryer Peeps Rolls
Crescent roll dough wrapped around Peeps and air fried creates a warm, gooey Easter treat with a golden pastry exterior. A quick and creative use of Peeps that works as a snack or a fun Easter morning treat.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Easter Rice Krispie Treats
Classic Rice Krispie treats decorated with Peeps and Easter candy make a no-bake holiday dessert that requires almost no skill to pull off. A simple treat that packs easily for Easter baskets or parties.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
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