# Crazy Easter Candy Creations Marshmallow Peep Recipes That Don't Involve Microwaves By Bianca | Published 2009-04-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-peeps-recipe References: [marshmallowpeeps](http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/) While the official Marshmallow Peeps website doesn’t endorse destruction of the brightly colored candies (do a [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-grilled-burrito) search for Peeps to see what I mean), they do include plenty of [fun recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-pizzert) to get creative with your Easter bon-bons. Images in the gallery are recipes of Peep creations like PEEPSicles, PEEPS Drizzle Pops, PEEPS Bunny Dips, PEEPS Cupcakes, Inside-Out Marshmallow Cookies, Egg in Nest, Fondue, PEEPS Party Dippers, Mini Spring Treat Basket and Flowerpot Topiary. What do you do with your [marshmallow Peeps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-sweet-marshmallow-milk)? Do you like to blow up Peeps in the microwave? Do you rip off their heads and play with their gooiness, or do you leave your Peeps out for a few days so they get hard and crusty before devouring them? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Easter Candy Recipes:** This trend showcases innovative ways to use marshmallow Peeps in Easter treats and desserts. - **Interactive Marshmallow Peep Creations:** This trend encourages playful and imaginative usage of marshmallow Peeps in various forms of food art and activities. - **Alternative Marshmallow Peep Consumption:** This trend explores unconventional methods of enjoying marshmallow Peeps, such as leaving them to harden before consumption or using them in fondue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** This industry can take advantage of the trend by developing new marshmallow Peep-based products and experimenting with unique marshmallow formulations. - **Candy and Confectionery:** This industry can leverage the trend to create Easter-themed marshmallow Peeps and collaborate with influencers to promote creative usage. - **Dessert and Baking:** This industry can tap into the trend by incorporating marshmallow Peeps into their seasonal desserts and offering creative recipe ideas to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Over-the-Top Easter Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-beverage.md) - [Vibrant Springtime Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-easter-products.md) - [Celebratory Springtime Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-2023-easter-marshmallow-offerings.md) - [Customizable Marshmallow Chicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-peeps.md) - [Co-Branded Easter Marshmallow Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-confections.md) - [Marshmallow-Packed Dessert Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-holiday-marshmallow-line.md) - [Marshmallow-Flavored Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bone-peeps.md) - [Holiday Themed Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candy.md) - [Bird-Shaped Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeps-1.md)