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Easy Chocolate Nests

As seen in: Easter Brunch & Dinner Ideas: Springtime Feasts for Family Gatherings

These fun Easter chocolate nests are customizable and straightforward to prepare. Crushed Shredded Wheat gets mixed with chocolate, butter, and syrup, then molded into little nests, capped with candy eggs for extra charm. Great for a fun holiday project and stores fresh for a week!
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Turn regular pretzels into cute Easter snacks with this fun chocolate-dipped treat. Crunchy salty pretzels covered in smooth chocolate make adorable spring animals everyone will love. We've tested this process many times so you'll get great results for your Easter baskets and holiday parties.

Getting that professional look comes down to using good quality melting chocolate. Each pretzel becomes your canvas for making spring designs that both kids and grown-ups can't resist.

Main Components

  • Pretzels: Square ones work best as bases for animal shapes, but twisted pretzels can work for simpler designs
  • Melting Chocolate: High-quality dark and white chocolate wafers for better texture and gloss
  • Decorative Eyes: Tiny candy eyes to create facial details
  • Decorative Elements: White round sprinkles and pastel-colored toppings for final touches
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Making Process

Chocolate Melting
Warm chocolate slowly with indirect heat, constantly stirring for smoothness. Watch the temperature carefully to avoid ruining the chocolate.
Creating Bunnies
Dip pretzels fully in white chocolate, letting extra drip off. Start with the nose, then add other face parts. Finish by adding tiny whiskers.
Making Sheep
Cover pretzels with white chocolate, quickly sprinkle with white rounds. Add face using dark chocolate, then stick on candy eyes in the right spots.

This idea came from wanting an Easter activity that looks impressive but doesn't leave your kitchen a total mess.

Cooling Guide

Pop them in the fridge for a quick 2-3 minutes to help chocolate set, but don't leave them too long or they'll get damp.

Setup Plan

Create a smooth process by lining up everything you'll need in order before you start decorating.

Early Prep

Keep finished pretzels in sealed containers for up to a week, making them perfect for getting ready ahead of Easter.

Creative Ideas

Try different spring themes by playing with various colored melting candies and decorations.

These chocolate Easter pretzels show how holiday treats don't need to be complicated to make a big impression on everyone.

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Common Questions

→ Can I swap dark or milk chocolate?
Absolutely! Use just dark chocolate (350g) or stick with milk chocolate (500g). White chocolate struggles to blend with butter and syrup, though.
→ How long will they keep?
If stored well, they’ll stay fresh for a little longer than a week.
→ Can I try another cereal base?
Yeah, feel free to substitute Shredded Wheat with your preferred cereal—just measure out roughly 80-100g.
→ What if I don’t have golden syrup?
No problem! Skip the golden syrup (and even butter) by using just melted chocolate if that's easier.
→ Can I use cupcake liners instead?
For sure! They add a neat look to the nests and make serving simpler.

Easter Chocolate Nests

Quick no-bake chocolate nests made with Shredded Wheat, buttery syrup, and chocolate. Adorned with candy eggs for an Easter-ready dessert you’ll love making.

Preparation
20 Mins
Cooking Duration
40 Mins
Complete Duration
60 Mins
By: sofia


Complexity: Simple

Origin: British

Output: 15 Portions (15 nests)

Diet Types: Plant-Based (with dairy/eggs)

What You'll Need

→ Base

01 6-8 whole Shredded Wheat biscuits, broken up
02 100g butter, unsalted
03 200g dark chocolate, chopped small
04 200g milk chocolate, broken into pieces
05 100g golden syrup

→ Topping

06 100-200g of mini Easter candy eggs

Preparation Steps

01 Step

Take the Shredded Wheat and crumble it into tiny pieces in a big bowl. Leave it for later.

02 Step

In a pan over gentle heat, stir the butter with the golden syrup until the butter’s fully melted. Once off the heat, toss in the milk and dark chocolate bits, mixing till it’s silky smooth.

03 Step

Pour the melted chocolate blend over the crumbled Shredded Wheat. Stir it all up until everything is evenly coated.

04 Step

Scoop the mix using spoons or a cookie/ice cream scoop and plop it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Top each one with three candy eggs.

05 Step

Pop the tray into the fridge until the nests are firm and ready to eat.

Additional Tips

  1. You can stick with just dark chocolate (350g) or milk only (500g).
  2. You can swap Shredded Wheat for 80-100g of any cereal you like.
  3. Keep these in an airtight container, and they’ll last over a week.
  4. White chocolate doesn’t work well when mixed with butter and syrup.

Required Equipment

  • Large bowl for mixing
  • Pan to melt ingredients
  • Scooper like an ice cream or cookie scoop
  • Tray with parchment paper

Allergen Notice

Review ingredients for possible allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Includes dairy (chocolate, butter).
  • Wheat is present (Shredded Wheat cereal).

Nutritional Information (Each Portion)

Consider these values as estimates rather than definitive health guidance.
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