Chocolate Easter Egg Nests (Printable)

No-bake chocolate nests filled with vibrant candy eggs, a festive treat for all ages.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cupcake cases to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
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 everything melts into a smooth, glossy mixture, then remove from heat.
03 - Gently fold the cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture using a spatula, ensuring every flake gets evenly coated without crushing them too much.
04 - Divide the chocolate-coated cornflakes evenly among the paper cases. Use the back of a spoon to press them into nest shapes, creating a slight hollow in the center of each one.
05 - Place 2-3 mini candy-coated chocolate eggs in the center hollow of each nest while the chocolate is still slightly tacky so they adhere well.
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 -
  • No oven required, which means zero heating up the kitchen and practically instant gratification
  • Perfect for getting little hands involved in the kitchen without the stress of precise measurements
  • The combination of milk and dark chocolate gives these nests a sophisticated richness adults secretly love
02 -
  • Work quickly once the cornflakes are added because they start to lose their crunch if they sit in the warm chocolate too long
  • Press the mixture firmly enough to create defined nests but not so hard that the cornflakes get crushed into dust
  • The chocolate needs to be completely set before removing from the paper cases or they might lose their perfect shape
03 -
  • If the chocolate mixture starts to firm up while youre working, place the bowl over the simmering water again for just 10 seconds
  • Use a tablespoon cookie scoop for portioning to ensure all your nests are uniform in size
  • For extra shine, brush the tops with a little melted chocolate after the nests have set

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