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Easy Easter Chocolate Nests

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Make soft chocolate Easter nests with minimal effort! Blend crushed Shredded Wheat, melted chocolate, butter, and syrup to shape adorable nests. Add candy eggs as a finishing touch. A quick, kid-friendly dessert that chills in no time and keeps fresh for days. Great for entertaining or gifting!
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Updated on Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:25:38 GMT
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Make everyday pretzels into cute Easter goodies with this fun chocolate-dipping method. Crunchy salt-covered pretzels work amazingly with smooth melted chocolate, all dressed up to look like sweet springtime creatures. We've made this dozens of times to make sure your Easter baskets and holiday parties get perfect treats every time.

Getting top-notch results depends on grabbing good quality melting chocolate. Each pretzel turns into a tiny art piece with spring designs that both grown-ups and little ones will love.

Must-Have Components

  • Pretzels: Square ones make the best base for animal shapes, but regular twisted ones work fine for simpler designs
  • Melting Chocolate: High-quality dark and white chocolate wafers for proper hardening and glossy finish
  • Decorative Eyes: Tiny candy eyes to create facial details
  • Decorative Elements: White sugar balls and light-colored sprinkles for the finishing look
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Step-by-Step Approach

Melting Process
Warm the chocolate slowly with indirect heat, constantly mixing until it's totally smooth. Watch the temperature carefully to stop it from clumping up.
Bunny Design
Dip pretzels fully in white chocolate, letting extra drip off. Add the nose first, then build other features. Finish by adding tiny whiskers last.
Sheep Design
Coat pretzels with white chocolate, then quickly sprinkle sugar balls on top. Use dark chocolate for the face details, then stick on candy eyes in just the right spots.

We came up with this idea while looking for an Easter activity that looks impressive but doesn't trash your kitchen.

Cooling Instructions

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

Work Setup Plan

Get everything flowing smoothly by lining up all your ingredients and tools in the order you'll need them before decorating.

Make-Ahead Options

Finished pretzel treats can stay fresh in sealed containers for up to a week, so you can make them well before your holiday event.

Creative Variations

Try playing around with other spring themes using different colored candy melts and fun decorations.

These Easter chocolate pretzels show that you don't need complicated recipes to create holiday treats that everyone will remember.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I swap the chocolate type?
Sure thing! Go for all milk chocolate (500g) or all dark chocolate (350g) if you like. White chocolate isn’t ideal since it doesn’t combine well with the syrup or butter.
→ How long do they last once made?
Stored in the right container, these should stay tasty for up to a week.
→ Can I switch up the cereal?
Absolutely! Swap in any cereal you prefer, just keep it to about 80-100g for the mix.
→ Do I have to use golden syrup?
Not at all! If you’re out of syrup or want a simpler option, skip it and the butter. Just use chocolate to hold things together.
→ Can I place them in cupcake liners?
Totally! Using liners adds a neat touch and makes them easy to serve.

Chocolate Nests Easter

Combine golden syrup, chocolate, and crushed Shredded Wheat to make these no-bake nests. Finished with candy eggs, they're a fast and cute Easter sweet.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Milly

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: British

Yield: 15 Servings (15 nests)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

01 100g golden syrup
02 200g dark chocolate, broken into smaller chunks
03 6-8 full Shredded Wheat biscuits, crumbled
04 200g milk chocolate, chopped finely
05 100g unsalted butter

→ Topping

06 100-200g of mini Easter goodies

Instructions

Step 01

Smash the Shredded Wheat into small crumbs in a large bowl. Put it aside for now.

Step 02

Slowly warm up the butter and golden syrup in a pan. Stir every so often until the butter’s fully gone. Pull it off the heat, then mix in the dark and milk chocolate so they melt all the way through.

Step 03

Pour the melted butter-and-chocolate mix onto the cereal crumbs. Stir it together until everything’s coated perfectly.

Step 04

Grab an ice cream scoop or two spoons and pile the mix into nest shapes on a parchment-covered tray. Pop a few Easter candies on top of each one.

Step 05

Stick the tray in the fridge until each nest turns solid and holds its shape.

Notes

  1. You’re good to use only dark chocolate (350g) or all milk chocolate (500g).
  2. Switch out the Shredded Wheat for about 80-100g of another cereal if you like.
  3. If kept well, these stay edible for more than a week.
  4. White chocolate doesn’t work smoothly with the butter and syrup mixture.

Tools You'll Need

  • A large bowl for mixing
  • Small pan to melt ingredients
  • Two spoons or an ice cream scoop
  • Tray with baking parchment

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has milk-based products (like chocolate and butter).
  • Contains wheat (from the cereal).

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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