Description
This Easter chocolate cornflake nest is a delightful no-bake treat combining rich dark and milk chocolate with crunchy cornflakes, shaped into a festive bird’s nest and filled with colorful Easter-themed candies. Perfect for celebrating the holiday with a fun and easy-to-make dessert that requires minimal cooking skills and delivers a classic nostalgic flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mixture
- 200 grams 75% cocoa dark chocolate
- 200 grams 46% milk chocolate
- 75 grams unsalted butter
- 175 grams 1 Ingredient cornflakes
Decorations
- 1 pack chicky choccy speckled eggs
- 1 pack Percy Pig and his chirping chicks candies
- 175 grams scrummy bunny munch
Instructions
- Prepare the Tray: Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the chocolate cornflake mixture after it sets.
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter: Place a large bowl over a pan of simmering water (creating a double boiler) and melt together the dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and unsalted butter. Stir gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix in Cornflakes: Remove the bowl from heat and fold the cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture carefully, ensuring the cornflakes are evenly coated without breaking too many.
- Form the Nest: Pour the chocolate-cornflake mixture onto the lined baking tray, shaping it into a 22cm circle. Press a well into the center to create the shape of a nest, leaving room to add the Easter sweets later.
- Chill to Set: Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour until the chocolate nest is fully set and firm.
- Decorate and Serve: Carefully peel off the greaseproof paper and place the nest on a large plate or cake stand. Fill the center with the chicky choccy speckled eggs, Percy Pig and his chirping chicks candies, and scrummy bunny munch to create a festive Easter presentation.
Notes
- Be careful when melting chocolate to avoid it seizing; use low heat and stir gently.
- Use a large enough tray to comfortably shape a 22cm nest without the mixture spilling over.
- Store the finished nest in an airtight container in the fridge to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Feel free to substitute or add other Easter-themed candies for decoration.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, but always check cornflakes labels if gluten sensitivity is an issue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
