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Classic little chocolate Easter nests made from Shredded Wheat and topped with Mini Eggs.
These Easter nests are staple for springtime kids parties, or for taking to bake sales. They're also brilliant if you want to get your kids helping in the kitchen as they require no cooking. You just need to melt the butter, chocolate and golden syrup together in the microwave or on the hob. Everything else can be done by the kids.
From scrunching up the Shredded Wheat, to mixing everything together, to arranging and topping the finished nests. You can help with the eating though. These are really quick to make but you will need to leave them for a couple of hours to set before they are ready to eat.
Ingredients
- 250g milk chocolate
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 75g butter, softened
- 100g Shredded Wheat
- 1 x 100g bag of Mini Eggs
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Method
- Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases.
- Melt the milk chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a small glass bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir regularly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is completely melted and glossy with no lumps.
- Break up the Shredded Wheat into small pieces in a large bowl using your hands.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the Shredded Wheat and mix with the wooden spoon until all the Shredded Wheat is covered in the melted chocolate.
- Spoon the mixture into the 12 cases, dividing evenly. Use your index finger to create a well in the centre of each nest. Add a few Mini Eggs to each nest.
- Leave to cool and in the fridge for 2 hrs.
Watch how to make Easter nests
Top tips for making Easter nests
We’ve used milk chocolate in this recipe but you could opt for dark or white chocolate instead.
Our Easter nests recipe uses Shredded Wheat but if you prefer you can swap these for other cereals you might have at home already - try Cornflakes or Rice Krispies. You will get chunkier nests but they will still look just as impressive for Easter. It's better to use plan cereals than pre-sugared ones, as they can turn out sickly sweet.
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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to kitchen appliances, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends some of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family including her two lucky children.
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