If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly Easter dessert that looks adorable but is surprisingly easy to make, these Bird Nest Meringue Cookies are it. If you love easy Easter desserts, you’ll also love my Bird Nest Coconut Cupcakes. I’ll be ...
If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly Easter dessert that looks adorable but is surprisingly easy to make, these Bird Nest Meringue Cookies are it.
I’ll be honest, meringue used to intimidate me. It just sounded fancy and fussy. But once I finally gave it a try, I realized it’s actually one of those recipes that looks way harder than it is. And now? It’s one of my favorite treats to make, especially in the spring.
These sweet little nests are light, airy, and perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft center. Top them with a swirl of frosting and a few chocolate eggs, and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little Easter dessert that feels extra special without costing a lot to make.
They’re also such a fun one to make with kids or grandkids. I can already picture little hands helping add the “eggs” to each nest, those are the moments that make baking together so sweet.
Whether you’re putting together an Easter dessert table, hosting a spring brunch, or just want something simple and festive to brighten the day, these easy bird nest cookies are always a hit.
Whenever I see these meringue cookies, I think they just scream springtime to me!
I love that they include my favorite Easter candy,Cadbury Mini Eggsand that they are so much easier to make than they might look at first sight.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
So cute and festive – These little bird nests are perfect for Easter and always get a “wow” when you set them out.
Budget-friendly ingredients – You only need a few simple pantry staples to make something that looks bakery-worthy.
Easier than you think – If meringue has ever intimidated you, don’t worry… this recipe keeps it simple and doable.
Fun to make with kids or grandkids – Let them add the chocolate eggs on top—it’s the best part!
Light and not too heavy – These cookies are airy and crisp, making them a great treat after a big holiday meal.
Perfect for parties and gatherings – They make a beautiful addition to Easter dessert tables, brunches, or spring get-togethers.
Make-ahead friendly – You can bake the meringue shells ahead of time and decorate them later when you’re ready to serve.
Step 8: Pipe out circular rosettes onto your lined baking sheet, about 2 inches in diameter.
Step 9: Once your rosettes are piped out, pipe out a second layer around the circumference of each rosette. This will leave a hollowed center to put your buttercream and candied eggs.
Step 10: Bake the meringue for 2 hours.
Step 11: Once the 2 hours are up, turn off the heat and let sit in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 12: Remove from oven and place on wire rack.
Step 13: Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and milk.
Step 14: The chocolate buttercream is ready once the ingredients are completely combined, smooth and for semi-stiff peaks.
My meringue won’t form peaks This usually means there was grease in the bowl or a bit of egg yolk got mixed in. Start fresh and make sure everything is super clean.
My cookies cracked The oven temperature may have been too high, or they cooled too quickly. Let them cool slowly in the oven with the door slightly open.
They’re sticky or chewy instead of crisp Humidity can do this! Meringue doesn’t love moisture in the air. You can pop them back in a low oven for a bit longer to help dry them out.
They browned too much That means the oven was too hot. Meringue should stay light in color, so keep the temperature low.
They collapsed after baking They may not have been fully baked or dried out. Next time, give them a little more time in the oven.
Fun Variations to Try
Coconut Nests – Sprinkle toasted coconut on top of the frosting to make the nests look even more realistic (and add a little extra flavor).
Chocolate Drizzle Nests – Drizzle melted chocolate over the finished nests for a richer, dessert-style version.
Pastel Colored Meringue – Add a drop of food coloring to your meringue before piping for soft spring colors like pink, yellow, or blue.
Lemon Cream Filling – Swap the frosting for lemon curd for a bright, fresh spring twist.
Mini Nests for Parties – Make smaller nests for bite-sized treats—perfect for dessert trays or kids’ parties.
No-Frosting Option – Keep it simple and just add the candy eggs directly on top for a lighter, less sweet version.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F.
Separate your eggs and pour the egg whites into a bowl (you will only need the egg whites for this recipe).
Using an electric mixer, start beating egg whites on slow.
Add ¼ tsp lemon juice as the egg whites mix.
Increase the speed of your mixer and slowly add granulated sugar. Gradually increase speed to high.
Beat the egg white mixture until it is white and forms stiff peaks. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
Once the meringue mixture is done, scoop it into a piping bag, with Wilton’s 1M tip attached.
Pipe out circular rosettes onto your lined baking sheet, about 2 inches in diameter.
Once your rosettes are piped out, pipe out a second layer around the circumference of each rosette. This will leave a hollowed center to put your buttercream and candied eggs.
Bake the meringue for 2 hours.
Once the 2 hours are up, turn off the heat and let sit in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from oven and place on wire rack.
Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and milk.
The chocolate buttercream is ready once the ingredients are completely combined, smooth and for semi-stiff peaks.
Scoop the buttercream into a piping bag, with Wilton’s icing tip #233 attached.
Frost the center of each meringue. Add 2-3 candied eggs on top.
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What to Expect After Registering
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Pro Tip: Don’t forget your socks, and check with your bowling alley to see if they charge separately for shoe rentals.
This DIY garden teepee is an easy way to support climbing sweet peas while adding height and beauty to your garden.
Plus it is a great way to encourage a love of growing food in your little ones.
What Is a Sweet Pea Teepee?
A sweet pea teepee is a simple garden structure made with poles or stakes that are tied together at the top to form a teepee shape. Climbing sweet pea plants grow up the poles as they mature, creating a beautiful tower of flowers in the garden.
Sweet pea teepees are popular because they provide support for climbing plants while also adding a decorative element to the garden.
I fell in love with the idea of a Sweetpea Teepee many years ago when I was looking for fun kids gardening ideas.
If you’re planning to grow pole beans or any kind of peas in your yard this year, you’ll need to have some sort of garden trellis for them to grow on.
You can create a fun backyard fort for your kids at the same time!
Why Grow Sweet Peas on a Teepee?
Sweet peas are natural climbing plants and need support as they grow. A teepee structure allows the vines to climb upward while keeping the plants organized and easy to harvest.
Growing sweet peas on a teepee also:
• saves garden space • improves air circulation • creates a beautiful focal point in the garden • makes harvesting flowers easier
How To Make A Sweet Pea TeePee
Find all the instructions for making one of these of your own here!
A few tips and tricks for a successful teepee:
Take the time to turn compost into the soil; don’t just push beans into your grass and expect them to do well.
Use mostly Scarlet Runner beans (you can mix in a few other types if you want, but the Scarlet Runners are the champions)
Make sure it’s in full sun.
Put it somewhere that deer won’t come and eat all the leaves and beans off your vines.
If you’re doing this project with toddlers, plant pretty flowers around the base along with your beans. That way they have time to learn about not pulling up the plants before the beanstalk shoots come up.
And most importantly, make sure to keep it fun!
When to Plant Sweet Peas
Sweet peas prefer cool weather and are usually planted in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In some climates they can also be planted in the fall for early spring blooms.
Plant seeds near the base of the teepee so the vines can easily climb the poles as they grow.
Photo Credit: Joyful Toddlers
Tips for Growing Sweet Peas on a Teepee
• Plant seeds close to the poles so vines can easily grab the support • Water regularly, especially during dry weather • Pinch the tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth • Harvest flowers often to encourage more blooms
Sweet peas will continue producing flowers as long as they are picked regularly.
FAQs
How tall should a sweet pea teepee be?
Most sweet pea teepees are between 5 and 7 feet tall so the vines have plenty of room to climb.
What kind of poles work best for a sweet pea teepee?
Bamboo stakes, wooden poles, or sturdy branches all work well for building a teepee structure.
Can other plants grow on a garden teepee?
Yes, other climbing plants like beans, cucumbers, and morning glories can also grow on a teepee structure.
More Gardening Activities for Kids
How to make a butterfly garden. – Because everyone loves butterflies right!
LOTS more great Gardening ideas for Kids.
Have you ever made a Sweetpea Teepee? I’d love to hear how it turned out for you.
This classic Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard PieRecipe is so creamy and delicious.
It has the perfect flakey pie crust and tastes so good with a dollup of fresh homemade whipped cream on top.
If you’ve never baked with rhubarb before, this is the perfect place to start. This creamy custard pie has the just-right combo of sweet and tart, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust.
This old fashioned rhubarb custard pie is a classic spring dessert that perfectly balances tart rhubarb with a sweet creamy filling.
Until just a few years ago, I had never even tried rhubarb. I wasn’t even sure if it was a fruit or vegetable—or what to do with it.
But one bite of strawberry rhubarb pie changed all that.
Now I look for every excuse to bake with it!
What Is Rhubarb Custard Pie?
Rhubarb custard pie is a classic spring dessert made with tart rhubarb and a sweet, creamy custard filling baked inside a flaky pie crust. The custard balances the natural tartness of the rhubarb, creating a rich and comforting pie that has been a favorite in many homes for generations.
This old-fashioned pie is especially popular during rhubarb season when fresh rhubarb is plentiful in gardens and farmers markets.
This vegetable grows easily and in abundance in almost any garden and the bright pink colored stalks look pretty neat too.
Just be careful not to eat the leaves!
The rhubarb leaves are poisonous, so stick to just eating the stalks and you’ll be just fine.
In fact many people consider rhubarb to be a fruit because it is almost always made with lots of sugar, making it taste sweet when in fact it is a very tart flavor on its own.
Fun fact: rhubarb is legally considered a fruit in the U.S.—even though it’s botanically a vegetable!
What Does Rhubarb Taste Like?
Rhubarb on its own is super tart—not something most people snack on raw.
But once you bake it up with sugar, cream, and a splash of vanilla, it turns into something magical.
It’s sweet, tangy, and completely irresistible. Trust me, even your kids will be asking for seconds!
One of the best recipes for summertime uses rhubarb. This Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade that I shared a few years ago if one you will love to have in the fridge all summer long.
Why You’ll Love This Rhubarb Custard Pie
• The perfect balance of tart and sweet • A classic old-fashioned dessert • Great way to use fresh rhubarb • Simple ingredients you likely already have
It’s also delicious chilled and served with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
More Expert Tips
You can use fresh or frozen rhubarb—just make sure to thaw and drain if using frozen.
Tent the crust edges with foil if they start to brown too quickly.
What Does Rhubarb Pie Taste Like?
Rhubarb pie has a unique flavor that is both tart and sweet.
The rhubarb brings a sharp, tangy taste, similar to a sour green apple or lemon.
When it’s baked with sugar and a creamy custard or fruit filling, the tartness is balanced out, creating a refreshing and delicious dessert.
The flavor is bright and fruity without being too sugary, making it a favorite for those who enjoy pies with a little zing.
There are so many recipes that you can make using rhubarb.
FAQs
Do you need to peel rhubarb for pie?
No, rhubarb does not need to be peeled before using it in pie. Simply wash the stalks and trim the ends before cutting into pieces.
Can you use frozen rhubarb in rhubarb custard pie?
Yes, frozen rhubarb works well in this recipe. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it first and drain any excess liquid before adding it to the pie filling.
Why is my rhubarb custard pie runny?
Rhubarb custard pie can be runny if it is sliced before it has cooled completely. Allow the pie to cool for several hours so the custard has time to fully set.
How do you store rhubarb custard pie?
Store rhubarb custard pie covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Because the filling contains eggs and milk, refrigeration helps keep the pie fresh.
More Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb Freezer Jam – Whip up a batch of this simple freezer jam using just three ingredients!
Roll out pastry for bottom crust, and place in a pie dish. Place rhubarb in crust.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs slightly. Mix in sugar, flour, vanilla, milk, and butter or margarine. Pour mixture over rhubarb. Cover with top crust, and seal the edges.
Bake at 400 degrees F ( 205 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.
It is pretty easy to make your own homemade communion bread with this Communion Wafers recipe that I am sharing with you today.
These simple homemade communion wafers are easy to make using just a few ingredients.
Many of us like to spend some time focusing on the Lord’s Supper during our Easter celebrations.
For many church members, they find they have to stay home and join in church services online for now and that means they might be missing out on communion. But you don’t need to miss out any longer with these homemade communion wafers.
What Are Communion Wafers?
Communion wafers are small pieces of unleavened bread used during the Christian sacrament of communion. Many churches use wafers or small pieces of bread to represent the body of Christ during the Lord’s Supper.
Traditional communion bread is unleavened, meaning it is made without yeast. This connects to the biblical tradition of unleavened bread used during Passover.
Some churches purchase pre-made wafers, while others prefer to make simple homemade communion bread using a few basic ingredients.
You can easily make your own golden brown communion bread recipe to commemorate the Lord’s supper with the body of Christ.
If you are planning to participate in Sunday morning worship services at home or simply want to enjoy the holy sacrament of the Last Supper communion table any time in your own house, this this a great way to do so!
Communion Wafers Recipe
This recipe for unleavened bread does not use any active dry yeast. If you’re looking for a simple communion bread recipe, these homemade communion wafers are easy to make using just a few basic ingredients.
This simple recipe makes 135 wafers.
You could technically use any of your favorite bread recipes to make a “communion bread”.
However, this one is the closest to authentic wafers you get at a catholic church to celebrate the lord’s supper.
Gather these ingredients needed to make Unleavened Communion Bread
All purpose white flour
Hot water
Olive oil
Honey
Salt
Then scroll down for full Communion Wafers Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
Why Is Communion Bread Unleavened?
Communion bread is often unleavened because it reflects the bread used during the Passover meal in the Bible. During Passover, the Israelites ate unleavened bread as they left Egypt quickly and did not have time for bread to rise.
Because the Last Supper took place during Passover, many Christian traditions continue to use unleavened bread when celebrating communion.
However, some churches use regular bread, while others use wafers or crackers depending on their traditions.
When Are Communion Wafers Used?
Communion wafers are used during the Christian sacrament of communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper. During this time, believers remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the bread represents the body of Christ.
Many churches celebrate communion regularly, while others observe it during special services such as Easter or other important gatherings.
How to Make Gluten-Free Communion Bread
This recipe call for regular flour but you can also use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour, to make these gluten-free communion wafers for those with gluten sensitivity. This is perfect for someone that would need a low-gluten wafer or gluten-free wafers to join in communion service with everyone else.
I have not tried it myself, but I bet you could even replace the white flour with whole wheat flour as long as you do not celiac disease or a gluten intolerance.
Additional Items needed to make your own recipe:
1 1/2” round cookie or biscuit cutter
rolling pin
fork
How to Make Homemade Communion Wafers
Making homemade communion wafers is surprisingly simple. Because the bread is unleavened, the dough comes together quickly and does not require rising time.
To make communion wafers, you simply mix the ingredients together to form a dough, roll the dough thin, and bake it until firm. Once the bread has cooled, it can be cut or broken into small pieces to serve during communion.
How to Make Homemade Communion Bread
Step 1: In a large bowl or stand mixer with a dough hook, mix flour with the other ingredients.
Make sure to scrape down the sides of the large mixing bowl, as you are mixing.
Step 2: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Roll out the soft dough to 1/8” thick. Cut out circles with your cookie cutter.
Saving Dollars and Sense Tip: If you do not have a cookie cutter that will work, you could just use a pizza cutter or sharp knife and cut your wafers into small individual squares.
Step 4: Transfer wafers to baking sheet that has been covered with a sheet of parchment paper.
Prick wafers with fork 2-3 times.
Step 5: Bake at 400° for 5-8 minutes.
Enjoy communion of the lord’s supper with these and with a little bit of grape juice.
Tips for the Best Communion Wafers
Making communion wafers at home is very simple, but a few tips can help them turn out well.
• Roll the dough thin so the wafers bake evenly • Score the dough before baking to create small portions • Watch carefully while baking so the bread does not brown too much • Let the bread cool completely before breaking into pieces
These tips help create simple, crisp wafers that are easy to serve during communion.
How to Store Homemade Communion Wafers
You can store these unleavened communion bread wafers for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. If you want to keep them longer, you could also store them in freezer bags in the freezer until needed.
FAQs
Can communion bread be homemade?
Yes, many churches and families make simple homemade communion bread. Basic recipes often use flour, water, oil, and salt to create unleavened bread that can easily be broken into small pieces.
Can communion wafers be made ahead of time?
Yes, communion wafers can easily be made ahead of time. Once the wafers have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Many churches prepare communion bread a few days in advance so it is ready for their next service.
How thin should communion wafers be?
Communion wafers are usually rolled very thin before baking. Thin dough helps the wafers bake evenly and creates the crisp texture that makes them easy to break into small pieces for serving during communion.
Can you freeze homemade communion bread?
Yes, homemade communion bread can be frozen if you need to prepare it further in advance. After baking and cooling the wafers, store them in a freezer-safe container or bag. When ready to use them, allow the bread to thaw at room temperature before serving.
Do all churches use wafers for communion?
Not all churches use wafers for communion. Some churches use small wafers, while others use pieces of bread or a loaf that is broken during the service. The tradition can vary depending on the denomination and church practices.
Why is communion bread usually plain?
Communion bread is typically plain because it represents the simplicity of the bread used during the Last Supper. Most recipes avoid ingredients like yeast or sugar and instead use a few basic ingredients to create a simple unleavened bread.
Are you are looking for more good recipes for Easter?
