Too Cute: Housemade Peeps at Buzz

Irresistibly cute: Housemade peeps get packed with chick cupcakes in an egg crate at Buzz.

It's that time of year when otherwise rational eaters get all giddy over sugar-crusted blobs of vaguely animal-shaped marshmallow puffs — Peeps. I have several friends who hoard them when they hit store shelves (you know who you are). Even the New York Times dining section has Peep fever.

Pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac created housemade lemon peeps.

For those looking for a fresh Peep fix, head to Buzz Bakery where pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac has crafted a recipe for handmade lemon peeps. A box of nine little marshmallow chicks is $11.50, and you should call ahead 24 hours to pre-order.

They're also irresistibly cute packaged in an egg crate with Buzz's Hatching Chick cupcakes, featuring chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting. The 16 pieces, eight of each, costs $25.

The cupcakes are available through Easter weekend, and the Peeps will be available through next week. Give the bakery a call at 703.600.2899 to order.