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Easter Nests Chocolate

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These chocolate nests are no-bake, festive, and incredibly simple. Crushed Shredded Wheat is blended with rich chocolate, butter, and golden syrup, then shaped into nests and finished off with candy eggs. A crowd-pleaser, they’re great for prepping ahead, storing for up to a week, and perfect to make with kids.
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Updated on Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:14:21 GMT
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Sweet chocolate and cereal nests decorated with candy and pastel eggs. | chefmelt.com

Turn plain pretzels into cute Easter snacks with this fun chocolate-dipped treat. The crunchy salted pretzels work so well with smooth chocolate coating, all decorated to look like sweet springtime animals. We've tried this recipe many times to make sure it works perfectly 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 will love.

Main Components

  • Pretzels: Square ones make the best base for animal shapes, but twisted ones can work for easier versions
  • Melting Chocolate: Good quality dark and white melting chips for proper hardening and glossy finish
  • Decorative Eyes: Tiny candy eyes to create facial details
  • Decorative Elements: White tiny balls and pastel-colored sprinkles for extra touches
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Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate sprinkles and colorful eggs on top. | chefmelt.com

Making Instructions

Chocolate Melting
Warm chocolate slowly over indirect heat, always stirring until it's completely smooth. Watch the temperature carefully so it doesn't get lumpy.
Bunny Creation
Dip pretzels fully in white chocolate, letting extra drip off. Start with the nose, then add other face parts. Finish with careful whisker placement.
Sheep Creation
Cover pretzels with white chocolate, then quickly add tiny white balls. Use dark chocolate for the face, and stick on candy eyes in the right spots.

This idea came from wanting an Easter activity that looks impressive but doesn't trash your kitchen.

Cooling Tips

A quick trip to the fridge helps chocolate harden faster - just 2-3 minutes works best so you don't get moisture building up.

Work Setup

Make your job easier by putting everything in order before you start decorating.

Make-Ahead Info

Keep your finished pretzel treats in sealed containers for up to a week, so you can get ahead on holiday prep.

Creative Variations

Try different spring themes by playing with colored candy melts and various decorations.

These chocolate Easter pretzels show that you don't need complicated recipes to make holiday treats that wow everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use a different kind of chocolate?
Absolutely! You could go all dark chocolate (350g) or all milk chocolate (500g). But white chocolate isn’t reliable as it doesn’t combine well with butter and syrup.
→ How long do they last?
Store them in a sealed container, and they’ll stay fresh for about a week or more.
→ Can I swap out the cereal?
Sure thing! Use your favorite cereal; just stick to around 80-100g.
→ Is golden syrup required?
Not at all! You can skip it and the butter, going with just chocolate if that works better for you.
→ Can I use cupcake liners?
Of course! Pop the nests into cupcake liners if you want them to look neat and tidy.

Easter Nests Chocolate

Quick no-bake chocolate nests made with crushed Shredded Wheat, chocolate, and syrup. Topped with candy eggs, they're a fast and fun Easter treat.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes

Category: Dessert Recipes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: British

Yield: 15 Servings (15 nests)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

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

→ Topping

06 100-200g of tiny Easter candies

Instructions

Step 01

Crumble the Shredded Wheat into small chunks in a large bowl. Set it to the side.

Step 02

Warm the butter and syrup together on low heat in a pan, stirring occasionally until the butter dissolves. Turn off the heat and mix in the milk and dark chocolate until smooth.

Step 03

Pour the warm chocolate blend over the crumbled Shredded Wheat and stir it well.

Step 04

Scoop the mix using two spoons or a cookie scooper, and shape nest-like piles on a baking sheet topped with greaseproof paper. Place three little Easter candies on each nest.

Step 05

Pop the tray into the fridge and leave it until the nests harden up completely.

Notes

  1. You can replace all chocolate with 350g dark chocolate or 500g milk chocolate if you prefer.
  2. Swap Shredded Wheat for 80-100g of another cereal if you want.
  3. These can last fresh for more than a week in storage.
  4. White chocolate doesn’t mix well with the butter and syrup here.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large bowl for cereal
  • Small pan for melting
  • Cookie or ice cream scooper
  • Baking tray lined with paper

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy (butter and chocolate).
  • Contains gluten from Shredded Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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