Crunchy Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups
Crunchy Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups are made with just four simple ingredients: dark chocolate, almond butter, cacao puffed rice, and chocolate-coated hazelnuts. These crispy, no-bake treats are perfect for Easter parties and fun to share with both kids and adults.
Equipment
1 Mixing bol
1 Saucepan - If you use the double-boiler technique
1 mini muffin cake mould
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate I used 80 % dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons almond butter 30 grams
- 3 cups cacao puffed rice
- 36 vegan chocolate-covered hazelnut balls 12 white chocolate, 12 70 % dark chocolate, 12 60% chocolate
Watch me Make it (Video)
Instructions
- Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it on a low heat using the double-boiler technique as seen in my video. One large pan of water and a smaller bowl that fits over to melt the chocolate and butter.
- Stir in the almond butter and stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add the cacao puffed rice and fold until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin cases. Press down gently to compact.
- Decorate immediately with the hazelnut balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes until fully set.
Notes & Suggestions
(Nutrition will vary depending on the brand of chocolate and toppings used.)
For me, this mixture made 15 mini puffed rice cups, but I only had a silicone mini-muffin mould with 12 holes. I simply filled those first and then used the leftover mixture to make three extra cups.
Alternatively, you could use a slightly larger mould, and the whole mixture would likely fit in one batch. In that case, you might end up with around 10–12 larger cups instead of 15 mini ones.
Readers also love our Rocky Road Easter chocolate clusters, which are another no-bake dessert.
Top Tips
- Press the mixture firmly so the cups hold together well.
- Decorate while the chocolate is still soft so toppings stick.
- Remove from the fridge 5-10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- These chocolate puffed rice cups can be made in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- If the cups are crumbly, try adding a little more chocolate or pressing the mixture more firmly into the cases.
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition
Crunchy Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
2.5
g
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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