No-bake chocolate Easter nests are delightful treats and are perfect for spring festivities, cherished for their simplicity and charm. These whimsical creations are made by melting chocolate and mixing it with crunchy cereal (try them with cornflakes or rice krispies too), creating a sticky and malleable mixture. The chocolate cereal mixture is then shaped into small nests and chilled until set. Adorned with colorful candy-coated chocolate eggs or jelly beans, these treats resemble bird nests filled with eggs, evoking the spirit of spring and new beginnings. No-bake chocolate Easter nests are a favorite among children and adults alike, offering a delightful combination of chocolatey goodness and playful aesthetics, perfect for Easter gatherings or as homemade gifts.
No-Bake Chocolate Easter Nests
Ingredients
- 200 grams milk chocolate finely chopped
- 200 grams dark chocolate finely chopped
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams golden syrup
- 8 Shredded Wheat full-size
- Easter chocolates/candies shaped like eggs
Instructions
- Crush the Shredded Wheat into a large bowl and set it to the side.
- Add the butter and golden syrup to a pan, and heat gently while stirring occasionally until all the butter has melted.
- Take off the heat, and add in the finely chopped chocolates. Stir until the chocolate has melted into the syrup/butter mix.
- Pour over the Shredded Wheat and mix until combined.
- Using a large spoon, or a cookie/ice cream scoop – scoop onto a lined tray and gently make a divot in the center to hold your chocolate/candy eggs.
- Add the chocolate/candy eggs (we usually add 3 per nest) and set the tray in the fridge until the nests solidify.