Chocolate Easter Egg Nests (Printable)
Crispy chocolate nests filled with mini candy eggs for a festive and easy-to-make treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
02 - 1.8 ounces unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons golden syrup or light corn syrup
→ Crunchy Nests
04 - 3.5 ounces cornflakes or crumbled shredded wheat
→ Decoration
05 - 3.5 ounces mini chocolate eggs or candy-coated chocolate eggs
# How To Make:
01 - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners and set aside.
02 - Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Add the milk chocolate, butter, and golden syrup. Stir continuously until completely smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
03 - Gently fold the cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture using a spatula, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated without crushing them.
04 - Spoon the chocolate-coated cereal mixture evenly into the prepared liners. Press gently in the center of each portion to create a nest-like indentation.
05 - Place 3 to 4 mini chocolate eggs in the center indentation of each nest while the chocolate is still slightly tacky.
06 - Refrigerate the nests for at least 30 minutes until completely firm and set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in 20 minutes flat and look like you spent hours
- Kids can practically make them themselves with minimal supervision
- No oven required which frees up your kitchen for the main meal
02 -
- Work quickly once the cornflakes hit the chocolate or they will get soggy
- The nests need at least 30 minutes to set properly before serving
- Humid kitchens can make these weep chocolate so store them in the fridge
03 -
- Use an ice cream scoop for evenly sized nests
- Let the chocolate cool slightly before folding in the cereal