A traditional favourite, chocolate nests are popular with all the family, all year round, but especially at Easter!
Difficulty: Easy
Suitable for: Dairy-free
Serves: 8
Prep time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 200g dairy-free milk chocolate
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 150g shredded wheat-style cereal, crushed
- 80g jelly beans
Method
1
Break up the chocolate into squares and place in a bowl with the coconut oil over a pan of gently simmering water.
2
Stir until melted and smooth.
3
Carefully remove the bowl from the pan – take care if children are doing this as it will be hot.
4
Add the shredded wheat and mix well so all of the cereal is coated with the chocolate mixture.
5
Spoon 8 mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.
6
Using a teaspoon, shape each mound into a nest.
7
Allow them to cool. Chill for 30 minutes to harden.
8
Fill each nest with equal amounts of jelly beans or topping of your choice.
Last updated: 16 March 2022