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    Home » Holiday Treats and Recipes » Easter Recipes

    Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep

    Modified: Jul 19, '24 · Published: Mar 31, '14 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

    Peeps are a beloved Easter treat, but what if you could make one that's the star of the show? This giant, homemade marshmallow Peep is sure to amaze your guests and is surprisingly achievable!

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    Skip the Store, Make Your Own:

    Forget store-bought candies, this recipe uses homemade marshmallows for a fresh and delicious twist. The key? A special 3-D Peeps pan (available online or at craft stores).

    Simple Steps, Big Impact:

    The process is easier than you might think. I'll guide you through greasing and prepping the pan, making two batches of fluffy homemade marshmallows, and assembling your giant Peep masterpiece.

    Tips and Tricks:

    The post includes helpful hints like using yellow sugar for a vibrant color and creating eyes with chocolate chips. Plus, we answer the age-old question: Does a giant Peep go stale? (Spoiler alert: It depends on your preference for a soft or crunchy texture!)

    Ready to impress your friends and family? Make this Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep the centerpiece of your Easter celebration!

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep

    You'll Need:

    3-D Peeps Cake pan
    butter (to grease pan)
    ⅓ cup yellow sugar (stir yellow food coloring into white granulated sugar)
    2 batches of my homemade marshmallow recipe (see recipe on my Starfish S'mores post too)*
    yellow food coloring
    wooden dowel
    2 large dark chocolate chips

       *Each batch of homemade marshmallows will require these ingredients:

                1 cup water

                3 packages unflavored gelatin

                1 ½ cups granulated sugar

                1 cup light corn syrup

                a pinch of salt

                1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    You will have extra marshmallow by making 2 whole batches. If you have a professional kitchen-aid with a 6 quart bowl, you can make 1 ½ recipes instead and should have enough to fill both sides of the pan. Otherwise, I suggest just making the two batches.

    Instructions:

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    Grease the inside of each half of the 3-D Peeps pan really well with butter. Sprinkle yellow sugar all over the inside of the pan, making sure to get in all the grooves.

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    Make one batch of the homemade marshmallows, adding yellow coloring as the marshmallows are being whipped. Pour the yellow marshmallow into one half of the 3-D Peeps pan. Butter one hand really well and press down on the marshmallow making sure it's really well compacted in the pan.

    You will have more than you need. Use any extra yellow sugar to coat the excess marshmallow.

    Make another batch of yellow marshmallows and fill the other side of the 3-D Peeps Pan.

    If the first pan of marshmallows is still sticky, just press the two sides of the pan together. If not, wet your fingers with water and rub the water all over the first marshmallow that you made. This will make the marshmallow sticky again. Then press the two sides together.

    I set my pan inside a large bowl and snuggled a towel under the top of the pan to keep it level.

    Allow the marshmallow to dry for at least 4 hours.

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    Set the Peeps pan upright and carefully peel the two sides off the marshmallow.

    Trim off the excess marshmallow along the seam and sprinkle some yellow sugar over the seam and any bare spots.

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    Stick a wood dowel into the peep where the eyes should be, to create a small well. Stick the pointed end of a large chocolate chip into the well. It will just stick.

    Everyone loves peeps, so why not take your peeps to the next level? For your Easter party make this amazing Giant Homemade Marshmallow Peep, your guests will be absolutely amazed!

    This marshmallow should stay fresh for a week sitting on Easter Grass in a basket. If you put it in an airtight container it will stay fresh for several weeks. Of course, I like stale Peeps, so letting it sit and get crusty isn't a bad thing. You can probably keep this for at least a month if you don't mind a more crunchy exterior.

    More Sweet Easter Treats
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    My Marshmallow Recipe can be found on this post:

    S'mores recipe

    Starfish S'mores

    If this Easter Recipe interests you, then you should go and check out all these other delicious ideas.

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    Beth Klosterboer
    Beth Klosterboer
    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Kelli Davidson says

      April 05, 2014 at 12:38 am

      I love Peeps Beth! I make up little dioramas (not like the really fancy ones) to make my grandson laugh and every year when all the peeps stuff comes out I run to the store to get new knick-knacky things - I order my peeps directly from the company so I can try out new flavors (chocolate Peppermint are my fave) and get JUST the right colors for whatever I have planned - Mardi Gras cupcakes were this year's newest and tomorrow I'm trying yet another. When I went to the store this year, I was only able to get a couple knick-knacky things and I really hoped to buy the Giant Peep Pan, but I just couldn't swing it so I really hope to win this fabulous prize package!!!

      Reply
    2. Unknown says

      April 05, 2014 at 12:04 am

      I love peeps! They are delicious right from the package, but I still always sacrifice a few to the microwave... too much fun to watch them explode! Ypur giant peep might destroy amicrowave for real, lol.

      Reply
    3. wade family says

      April 04, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      I love peeps! I made some homemade ones last year without a ,
      Mold but not a giant one that's awesome! I love your creativity, keep it up.

      Reply
    4. K. Wms. says

      April 04, 2014 at 11:52 pm

      I loved to eat Peeps as a child (either fresh or "rippened"). Every Easter my grandmother would add them to our pre-made Easter baskets. Yummy...I am going to buy some this weekend. I have not had them in a while.

      Reply
    5. Amy Ballou says

      April 04, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      I've had an amazing time with peeps over the years, and I am amazed at all of the products they have come out with over the years. I would love to win this and make my mother-in-law a giant peep, I don't know what it is about that little marshmellow chick but she is CRAZZY for them.

      Reply
    6. LisaB says

      April 04, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      I work at an elementary school, and our school nurse loves peeps. I enjoy getting them for her, and would love to make her some too. Happy Easter!!

      Reply
    7. Sharon DiAmore says

      April 04, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Peeps are my favorite!!! I make everything with Peeps on it -- from desserts, to crafts, and even pizza. I would absolutely love to make the giant Peep!

      Reply
    8. Renee says

      April 04, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      My eldest son is not big on sweets, but he absolutely LOVES peeps. (In fact, the Easter bunny forgot to leave peeps in the baskets one year, so my son made sure we picked some up on our next trip to the grocery store.) Your giant peep is adorable. neeorama@gmail.com

      Reply
    9. Sandy H says

      April 04, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      I use Peeps more for decorating than eating. It is just not Easter without Peeps.

      Reply
    10. Bunny (e-mail entry) says

      April 04, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      The day I ground the sugar-free ones in the store, I thought I died and went to heaven. I love them! Bunny Dimmel Bunnydiet@aol.com

      Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      April 04, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Kids, nephew, brother in law and sister love peeps! The house is over run with marshmallows on Easter Sunday! : ) hi_its_just_me@hotmail.com

      Reply
    12. Danielle says

      April 04, 2014 at 1:03 pm

      I have to be in a "peep" mood but my mil loves them so this would be awesome to win to make her a giant peep!

      Reply
    13. Lisa says

      April 03, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      I LOVE peeps! I like to open them up and eat a few fresh ones, and then leave them out to have some stale ones too. I've never baked with them, but I love the ideas I've seen!

      Reply
    14. Dawn Monroe says

      April 03, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      For me Peeps remind me of my grandfather. On Easter he would always bring us a beach bucket with candy and the yellow peeps were always on the top.

      Reply
    15. beth says

      April 03, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      (Oops, I accidentally deleted your message. So, I'm putting it back. )
      I love peeps! I am a true addict. I buy extras and freeze them. I had a pack in my purse the other day, and pulled them out in my first class, and said "Peeps, breakfast of Champions!" Then I had to tell my kids that I was just joking...even though I really wasn't .

      Funny story! I've had my share of Peeps for breakfast too:)

      Reply
    16. Carla Shiver says

      April 03, 2014 at 10:17 am

      I don't have any experience baking with peeps yet.They are one of my favorite things to eat. I only like the original flavor peeps.

      Reply
    17. Alycia says

      April 03, 2014 at 3:16 am

      I love Peep s'more's, them fresh out of the bag or even stale. Marshmallo-y goodness!

      Reply
    18. Alycia says

      April 03, 2014 at 3:15 am

      I love making S'more peeps! Great fresh out of the bag or stale - yum, marshmallow-y goodness. 🙂

      Reply
    19. Sandra Botts says

      April 02, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      I hide the peeps (in the house) on Easter morning & then my daughter runs around finding them. We LOVE Peeps!!!!

      Reply
    20. Pat K says

      April 02, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      Glitteradi@aol.com
      Whenever I see Peeps I think of my Mom, she would love to eat them stale!

      Reply
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