Giant chocolate Easter nest recipe
Supersize a classic Easter treat with this giant chocolate Easter nest. Coat cereal in an indulgent combination of milk and dark chocolate, then decorate with mini eggs, fruit and a whole Easter egg showstopper. We've used shredded wheat for the base, but you can use any cereal you have - cornflakes would be great.
See method- Serves 12
- 15 min to prepare, plus 1 hr setting
- 370 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate
- 200g milk chocolate
- 75g butter
- 175g shredded wheat cereal (about 8 pieces)
- 1 Easter egg
- Mini eggs and fresh berries, to decorate
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1545kJ 370.0kcal
- Fat
- 21g
- Saturates
- 13g
- Salt
- 0.1g
- Sugars
- 27g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 39.3gProtein 5.0gFibre 2.8g
Method
- Line a large baking tray with nonstick baking paper. Melt the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
- Break the shredded wheat into strands. Stir into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Tip the chocolate mixture into the centre of the p tray. Press the shredded wheat into a large circle, roughly 22cm across and 4cm high. Use the bottom of the mixing bowl to press a well into the centre of the nest. Chill the nest in the fridge for at least 1 hr, or until fully set.
- Carefully peel the nest away from the baking paper and put onto a cake stand or plate. Place the Easter egg in the middle, then scatter with mini eggs and fresh berries. Slice into wedges to serve.
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