How to Make a Peeps Bunny Frosting Board for Easter Dessert
Create a fun Peeps Bunny Frosting Board! This Peeps-inspired Easter dessert board is easy to make and perfect for sharing. A festive treat for any Easter event!
What Is a Peeps Bunny Frosting Board?
A Peeps Bunny Frosting Board is a delightful Easter treat that combines a delicious buttercream frosting with an assortment of dippable snacks. Inspired by the iconic Peeps bunny, this board is not only tasty but also a fun, festive centerpiece for your holiday gathering. It’s an easy, no-bake recipe that both kids and adults will love.
This frosting board features a smooth and fluffy yellow buttercream spread into the shape of a bunny, complete with tiny black frosting eyes and a nose. Surrounding the frosting, you’ll find an assortment of sweet and salty treats, making it a perfect dip-and-enjoy experience. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or looking for a creative dessert idea, this Peep Bunny Frosting Board is a must-try!
Ingredients
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Yellow food coloring
- Black frosting (for eyes and nose), buy a premade tube at the grocery store or save a small amount and tint black
For the dippers:
- Pretzels
- Pirouette cookies
- Lemon cookies
- Nilla Wafers
- Shortbread cookies
- Vanilla wafer cookies
- Robin Eggs chocolate candies
- M&M candies
- Peeps marshmallow bunnies
You’ll also need the free printable bunny shape template. Scroll to the bottom of the post and enter your email address in the download box after the recipe.
How to Make a Peeps Bunny Frosting Board
Make the Buttercream Frosting
- In a stand mixer bowl or using a medium mixing bowl and an electric hand mixer, combine the softened butter, half of the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix on low until combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low. If the frosting seems dry, add a small splash of water or milk.
- Increase the speed to medium and whip for about one minute until light and fluffy.
- Add a few drops of yellow food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
Pipe the Bunny Shape
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Print the Peep bunny template and cover it with a piece of parchment paper.
- Pipe stars along the outline of the bunny, then fill in the center.
- Use an offset spatula to smooth the frosting if needed.
- With black frosting, pipe small dots for the eyes and nose.
Assemble the Board
- Carefully transfer the piped frosting bunny to a serving platter.
- Arrange the dipping items around the frosting, starting with the largest items.
- Fill in gaps with smaller treats like M&M’s and Robin Eggs chocolates.
- Place candies in small bowls for an extra touch of decoration.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Where to Serve This Recipe
This Peeps Bunny Frosting Board is perfect for many occasions, such as:
- Easter brunch – A beautiful and delicious addition to your Easter spread.
- Classroom parties – A fun treat for kids to enjoy with their friends.
- Spring gatherings – A cheerful dessert for any springtime event.
- Family movie nights – A sweet and interactive snack for everyone.
Variations to Try
Want to mix things up? Here are a few fun ways to customize your Peeps Bunny Frosting Board:
- Different Colors – Use pink, blue, or purple food coloring for a variety of Peeps-inspired bunnies.
- Chocolate Frosting – Swap the vanilla buttercream for chocolate frosting for a rich, cocoa twist.
- Add Sprinkles – Sprinkle pastel-colored sprinkles over the frosting for extra flair.
- Flavor Variations – Add a few drops of lemon or almond extract to the frosting for a unique flavor.
Can You Store or Make This Recipe Ahead?
Yes! Here’s how to prepare and store it:
- Make the frosting ahead – Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Let it soften at room temperature before using.
- Prepare the board early – Pipe the frosting bunny and assemble the board a few hours before serving. Cover it loosely with plastic wrap to keep everything fresh.
- Store leftovers – Keep leftover frosting in the fridge. Store dippable treats in an airtight container at room temperature.
Common Questions About Peeps Bunny Frosting Board
1. Can I make this without a piping bag?
Yes! You can spread the frosting with a spatula and use a butter knife to shape the bunny.
2. What other dippers can I use?
Try graham crackers, animal crackers, fruit slices, or even marshmallows.
3. Can I use store-bought frosting?
Absolutely! While homemade frosting tastes best, store-bought can be a quick alternative.
4. How do I keep the frosting from melting?
If serving outdoors or in warm weather, keep the board in a cool place until ready to eat.
5. Can I make mini versions?
Yes! Pipe smaller bunny shapes on individual plates for personal-sized treats.
Peeps Bunny Easter Frosting Board
Ingredients
For the frosting –
- 1 c unsalted butter softened
- 4 c powdered sugar
- 1 t vanilla
- ½ t salt
- Yellow Food Coloring
- Black frosting store bought tube or save a small amount and tint black
For the dippers – any variety of scoopable and snackable items
- Pretzels
- Pirouette
- Lemon cookies
- Nilla Wafers
- Shortbread Cookies
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies
- Robin Eggs Chocolate Candies
- M&M Candies
- Peeps
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, about half of the powdered sugar, vanilla and salt.
- Mix on low until combined.
- Add in the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low until combined. If the frosting appears dry or crumbly, add a dash of water or milk.
- Bump up the speed to medium and whip for about a minute or until light and fluffy looking.
- Add desired amount of yellow food coloring to tint the frosting yellow.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Print the template provided and cover with a piece of parchment.
- Pipe stars around the outside edge and then fill in the center.
- Use an offset spatula to flatten the icing.
- Using the black frosting, pipe the small Peeps-style eyes and nose.
- Transfer your piped Easter image to your serving platter.
- Arrange the dipping items around the frosting, starting with the largest items first.
- Small items like the M&M’s and candies can also be placed in bowls to add another effect or used to fill in small spaces between items.
- Adjust the quantities of items, adding more or less, as the board gets filled in and covered to your liking.
- Serve immediately or loosely cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Notes
Download the Bunny Template
Please remember my printables are free for classroom use or personal use only. You may not sell or distribute the printable or digital file. If you wish to share the digital files, please refer friends to the link of this blog post where they can sign up to receive the free printable directly in their inbox.
Conclusion
This Peeps Bunny Frosting Board is an easy, fun, and festive way to celebrate Easter. With fluffy buttercream, colorful dippers, and a cute bunny design, it’s a show-stopping treat that everyone will love.
Ready to make your own? Grab your ingredients and start creating! Don’t forget to share your Peep Bunny Frosting Board on social media and tag us—we’d love to see your Easter creations!
Happy Easter and happy snacking!
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