Chocolate Easter Nests
Chocolate Easter Nests are a quick and easy no-bake treat made with chocolate-coated cereal and topped with mini eggs - perfect for a fun, kid-friendly Easter bake.
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Servings: 12
INGREDIENTS
- 100g Cornflakes
- 250 g Milk Chocolate
- 50 g Block Margarine or Butter
- 2 tbsp Golden Syrup (see Golden Syrup note below)
- Chocolate Mini Eggs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Lightly grease a 12-hole bun tray with a little excess butter/margarine. Set aside.
- In a small pan, melt the chocolate, butter/margarine and golden syrup; stirring continuously. Meanwhile, add your cornflakes to alarge bowl.
- Once melted, add the chocolate mix to the bowl and mix until all the cornflakes are coated.
- Spoon the chocolate-coated cornflakes into your prepared tray, gently pressing them into place and creating a slight indent in the middle.
- Add a few chocolate mini eggs to the middle of each chocolate nest, gently pressing them into place.
- Allow your nests to set in the fridge for an hour or 2 before enjoying. Remove from the fridge a short while before serving, so they aren't too cold or hard.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All my recipes are developed using a digital scale and the metric system (grams and millilitres). Cup measurements are available as a conversion but these, unfortunately, won't always be as accurate. For best results, I always recommend baking with a digital scale.
NOTES
Golden Syrup:
Golden syrup is a classic British baking ingredient. If you don’t have any, light corn syrup is the closest substitute. For more information, including all possible substitutions, where to buy it and how to make your own, see my Golden Syrup Ingredient Guide.Substitutions:
- Cornflakes: Rice Krispies are a popular alternative, but you can also use other cereals like Shredded Wheat (broken up) for a more nest-like texture - I just find they don't taste as nice, compared to using cornflakes or rice crispies.
- Chocolate: You can swap milk chocolate for dark or even white chocolate, if preferred.
Storage:
Once set, store your Chocolate Easter Nests in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If your kitchen is particularly warm, you can keep them in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from softening. But I'd recommend removing them from the fridge a little while before serving - otherwise you might break your teeth on them!Tried this recipe?
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