Description
These Chocolate Easter Egg Nests are the ultimate no-bake holiday treat. Combining crunchy cornflakes with a rich, glossy chocolate coating enriched with golden syrup, they offer a whimsical way to display mini chocolate eggs. Simple, sweet, and perfect for the whole family to assemble.
Ingredients
The Nest Base
- 8 oz dark chocolate (or blend), broken into pieces
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 2 3/4 oz cornflakes or puffed rice cereal (approx. 3 cups)
The Topping
- 36 mini candy-coated chocolate eggs (3 per nest)
Instructions
Prep: Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners.
Melt: Set a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water (bain-marie). Melt chocolate, butter, and golden syrup together until glossy. Remove from heat.
Combine: Gently fold cornflakes into the chocolate until fully coated, being careful not to crush them.
Form: Divide into liners. Press a small indentation into the center of each with a spoon.
Decorate: Place 3 mini eggs in each center while wet.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
Notes
Golden Syrup Secret: This adds a toffee flavor and keeps the nests from becoming too brittle.
Avoid Water: Even a drop of steam in the bowl can cause chocolate to ‘seize’ and become grainy.
Cereal Choice: Cornflakes give a ‘twiggy’ look, while puffed rice is easier for toddlers to chew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake
- Method: Stovetop (Melt and Stir)
- Cuisine: British / American Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Nest
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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