Description
Chocolate-drizzled cornflakes easter nests bring springtime magic to sweet lovers everywhere. Crispy, chocolatey clusters adorned with pastel candy eggs create a delightful treat perfect for festive celebrations you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) cornflakes cereal
- 6 ounces (170 grams) milk chocolate
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Decoration:
- Mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
Instructions
- Carefully melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and glossy. Incorporate peanut butter for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Gently fold cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring each flake is thoroughly and evenly coated with the chocolate.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to create your chocolate nests. Use a spoon to dollop and shape small clusters, carefully forming a slight depression in the center of each nest to mimic a bird’s nest texture.
- Delicately nestle mini chocolate eggs or colorful jelly beans into the center of each chocolate nest, creating a whimsical Easter-themed treat.
- Allow nests to solidify at room temperature for approximately 20-30 minutes, or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets completely and becomes firm to the touch.
Notes
- Use a double boiler or microwave with caution, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure silky smooth chocolate.
- Fold cornflakes gently into melted chocolate to maintain their crunch, avoiding overmixing that could crush the cereal.
- Choose smaller eggs for a more proportional look, nestling them carefully into the chocolate nest’s center for a professional finish.
- Swap regular chocolate for dairy-free or dark chocolate to accommodate vegan or lactose-intolerant guests, and use gluten-free cornflakes for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg