Bird Nest Cupcakes (Easy Easter Dessert with Reese’s)
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These Bird Nest Cupcakes are an easy Easter dessert made with chocolate frosting, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and candy eggs. They’re a fun and festive treat for spring parties, classroom celebrations, or your Easter dessert table.
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This Easter treat is so fun and easy to make. Everyone will love their chocolate frosted Reese’s treat Easter cupcake. Fun Easter cupcakes like this one and this cute Easter bunny cupcake with marshmallow bunny ears, and this cute bunny butt brownie cupcake are perfect for your Easter celebration. Add some pastel colored strawberries for a really colorful Easter display.
Why You’ll Love These Bird Nest Cupcakes
- Super easy Easter dessert using simple ingredients
- Perfect for kids to help decorate
- Adorable spring cupcake idea for parties or classrooms
- Uses Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for a fun surprise center
- Ready in under 30 minutes (with pre-made cupcakes)
Ingredients
- Baked Cupcakes – Baked cupcakes (any flavor – chocolate, vanilla, or box mix all work great for these Easter cupcakes)
- Green Frosting
- Chocolate Frosting – I used pre-made chocolate frosting from the grocery store. If you have a favorite homemade chocolate frosting, that would be fantastic.
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – I have used the original and snack-sized Reese’s. If you use the snack-sized Reese’s, you’ll use more frosting per cupcake.
- Candy-Coated Chocolate Eggs – I used Cadbury Robin eggs. I found some Whopper Candy Robin Eggs that would taste so delicious with the Reese’s
Equipment Needed
Piping bags with couplers
Grass Tip
Leaf Tip
How to Make a Bird Nest Cupcake
Use a leaf tip to place leaves around the cupcakes
Add a Reese’s Cup to the center of the cupcake
Using a grass tip, pipe chocolate frosting around the cupcake all of the way to the top of the Reese’s cup
Put a little frosting on the bottom of three candy Easter eggs and place it on the center of the Reese’s cup.
Variations
- Use chocolate cupcakes for a richer dessert
- Swap Reese’s for mini chocolate nests or truffles
- Use jelly beans instead of candy eggs
- Add shredded coconut dyed green for a grass effect
- Make mini cupcakes for bite-sized Easter treats
Expert Tips for Perfect Bird Nest Cupcakes
Don’t over-pipe grass frosting (keeps it nest-like)
Chill Reese’s slightly before placing (holds shape)
If you don’t have a piping bag, then put frosting into a zip-tight bag and snip a corner. Pipe the frosting out of the baggie.
Candy Eggs to Consider
Whopper candy Robin Eggs
Jelly Bean Easter eggs
Hershey’s milk chocolate candy-coated eggs
What to Serve with Bird Nest Cupcakes
Bunny Bait Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
Make-Ahead and Storage
Although these cupcakes are best when served the same day, they can be made a few days in advance.
Store these cupcakes in an airtight container that is tall enough to encompass the cupcake without smashing it. Store in a cool, dark place.
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Serving Size
This recipe will make about one dozen cupcakes
You can make two dozen cupcakes from one boxed mix, but you’ll need to double the amount of frosting, Reese’s candy, and eggs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make bird nest cupcakes ahead of time?
Yes! You can make bird nest cupcakes 1–2 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container in a cool place. For best results, add the candy eggs the day you plan to serve them.
What kind of cupcakes work best for bird nest cupcakes?
Chocolate cupcakes are the most popular choice because they pair perfectly with chocolate frosting and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. However, vanilla or boxed cake mix cupcakes also work great.
Can I make bird nest cupcakes without a piping tip?
Absolutely! If you don’t have a piping bag or grass tip, simply use a zip-top bag and snip a small corner. The texture won’t be as detailed, but they will still look adorable.
What can I use instead of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
You can substitute mini chocolate cups, truffles, or even a mound of frosting in the center. If you need a nut-free option, choose a peanut-free chocolate candy.
What are the best candy eggs for bird nest cupcakes?
Candy-coated chocolate eggs, such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or Whopper Robin Eggs, work best. You can also use jelly beans or pastel M&Ms for a softer texture and different look.
How do I store bird nest cupcakes?
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2–3 days. Keep them in a cool, dry place to prevent the frosting from melting.
If you love fun Easter desserts, be sure to check out this Bunny Bait snack mix for another easy crowd-pleaser!
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Bird Nest Easter Cupcakes with Reese’s
Ingredients
- 12 cupcakes baked and cooled
- 8 oz. Green frosting
- 16 oz. Chocolate Frosting
- 12 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups If you use the snack-sized Reese's, you'll use more frosting per cupcake.
- 36 Candy-Coated Chocolate Eggs
Instructions
- Bake and cool the cupcakes
- Use a leaf tip and green frosting to make leaves around the cupcakes
- Place the Reese's cups in the center of the cupcakes
- Use a grass tip to pipe chocolate frosting around the cupcake all of the way to the top of the Reese's cup
- Put a little frosting on the bottom of three candy Easter eggs and place it on the center of the Reese's cup.
