Chocolate Easter Egg Nests (Printable)
Crispy chocolate-coated cereal nests filled with colorful jelly beans, ideal for festive seasonal treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups crispy rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
02 - 1 cup shredded coconut (optional, for extra texture)
→ Chocolate Mixture
03 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Filling
05 - 1 cup assorted jelly beans (or candy-coated chocolate eggs)
# How To Make:
01 - Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners or parchment squares.
02 - Combine chocolate chips and butter in a large heatproof bowl. Melt together using a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
03 - Add the crispy rice cereal (and coconut, if using) to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
04 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, about 2 tablespoons per cup. Use the back of a spoon to press and create a well in the center of each nest.
05 - Refrigerate the nests for at least 30 minutes, or until completely firm and set.
06 - Once firm, remove the nests from the tin and gently peel away the paper liners.
07 - Fill the center of each nest with jelly beans or candy eggs just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in under 20 minutes with zero baking required
- Kids can practically make them themselves with minimal supervision
- The combination of crispy, chewy, and chocolatey is somehow magical
02 -
- Working quickly when mixing the cereal is key since the chocolate starts setting fast
- Creating a deep well in the center makes room for more candy eggs later
- These nests taste best at room temperature so take them out 10 minutes before serving
03 -
- Toast the coconut beforehand for an incredibly rich, nutty flavor
- Mixing some chopped nuts into the cereal adds protein and extra crunch