Microwaving Peeps for Gluten-Free Baking

Step into the whimsical world of Microwaving Peeps for Gluten-Free Baking, where vibrant colors and sugary sweetness add taste and texture to your favorite dessert! No longer just for your Easter basket, these iconic marshmallow candies can be transformed into a gooey flavor twist for your favorite baked treats and recipes. Pair them with a free printable Easter Egg I Spy game for some added fun!

I love creating recipes for every occasion, especially gooey, sweet ones like these. It’s fun to melt these gluten-free marshmallow wonders to use in your favorite peeps recipes to take your next event or party!

Too busy to make this right away? Save it for later! Pin this post to your favorite board on Pinterest so it’s there when you need it!

Using up leftover Peeps can be a challenge. But don’t worry! They can be incorporated into your favorite desserts and served at your next celebration.

The free printable Easter Egg I Spy game is the perfect addition to this festive and easy recipe for Easter!

Microwaving Peeps

This post contains affiliate links.

Supplies

• Microwave
• Microwave safe bowl
• Spoon

Ingredients for melted Peeps recipe

To whip up this easy Peeps recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 8 Peeps marshmallow candies – I used the pink bunnies for my recipe
• Butter or plant-based butter

The best method I’ve found for melting Peeps is to use the microwave. The flavor doesn’t change or intensify, and you still get the delicious sugary marshmallow taste.

How to melt Peeps in the microwave

1. Place 8 peeps and 1 tbsp butter in a microwave-safe dish.

2. Microwave for 20-second intervals stirring in between until desired consistency is achieved.

3. Use the marshmallow mixture in your favorite Peeps recipe!

Use my easy Microwaving Peeps Recipe to make the best marshmallow cream filling for these Easter no-bake cheesecakes! You will need the pink bunny Peeps, gluten-free Oreo cookies, Cool Whip, and cream cheese.

The flavors of Peeps used and seasonal varieties will affect the taste and appearance of your baked goods. Whether you are using the Easter, Summer, Halloween, Christmas, or Valentine Peeps, this Microwaving Peeps for Baking technique will work for incorporating their delicious flavor and marshmallow texture into your gluten-free recipes.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent the Peeps from becoming too sticky or hard, melt them immediately before using them in your recipe so they are still a bit warm.
• Only microwave until they are fully melted and can be combined with the butter.
• If the marshmallow mixture gets stiff, microwave it for 10-20 seconds to soften again.

Gluten-free baking has never been easier! Our Microwaved Peeps recipe offers a clever hack for creating a heavenly treat without gluten. Revel in the simplicity and scrumptiousness of this quick baking solution. Customize your dessert recipe by adding some food coloring to your melted Peeps.

I whipped up this whimsical Microwaving Peeps recipe because I needed a marshmallow substitute, and guess what? Leftover Peeps came to the rescue! Now, I wouldn’t swap out heated Peeps for marshmallows in every gluten-free baking recipe because each variety brings a unique flavor and texture. But they can be a game-changer in cheesecakes, s’mores, and Rice Krispie treats recipes, giving them a unique twist that’s hard to resist!

Recommended Recipes:

If you love this gluten-free microwave peeps for baking recipe, please give it a five-star review and help me share it on Facebook or Pinterest so that others can enjoy it too!