Giant chocolate Easter nest recipe

Giant chocolate Easter nest

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.

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  • 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

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    1545kJ 370.0kcal
    19%
    Fat
    21g
    high31%
    Saturates
    13g
    high64%
    Salt
    0.1g
    low2%
    Sugars
    27g
    high30%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 39.3gProtein 5.0gFibre 2.8g

    Method

    1. 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.
    2. Break the shredded wheat into strands. Stir into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
    3. 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.
    4. 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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