Chocolate Easter Egg Nests (Printable View)

No-bake chocolate nests with candy eggs, a quick and festive treat for sharing with family and friends.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 7 oz milk chocolate, chopped
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3.5 oz unsalted butter, cubed
04 - 3 tbsp golden syrup or light corn syrup

→ Crunch

05 - 3.5 oz cornflakes or shredded wheat, crumbled

→ Decoration

06 - 3.5 oz mini candy-coated chocolate eggs

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cupcake cases to prepare for the chocolate mixture.
02 - Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to create a double boiler. Add the milk chocolate, dark chocolate, butter, and golden syrup. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Gently fold the cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly coated, taking care not to crush the flakes.
04 - Divide the chocolate-coated cornflake mixture evenly among the paper cases. Press lightly with the back of a spoon to create nest shapes, forming a slight hollow in the center of each.
05 - Place 2 to 3 mini chocolate eggs in the center hollow of each nest while the chocolate is still slightly tacky.
06 - Transfer the muffin tin to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely firm and set.
07 - Carefully remove the nests from the tin and peel away the paper cases before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The double chocolate combination creates an incredibly rich coating that still feels light and crispy
  • Kids can do almost every step themselves, making it perfect for holiday baking together
  • These nests look impressive but secretly take about twenty minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Working quickly once the chocolate is melted is crucial because it starts setting up as soon as it cools slightly
  • Overmixing the cornflakes will turn them into mush, so use a gentle folding motion
  • The nests need at least 30 minutes in the fridge or the eggs will slide right off when you try to move them
03 -
  • Use a silicone muffin tin if you have one because the nests pop out much more easily
  • Let the chocolate mixture cool for about 2 minutes before adding the cornflakes so they do not become soggy

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