Cornflakes Chocolate Nests

Cornflakes Chocolate Nests – Easy, delicious, crunchy and perfect Easter treat made with simple ingredients!

What are chocolate cornflakes nests?

Chocolate cornflake nests or cornflake cakes are one of the easy and popular Easter treats made by mixing cornflakes with melted chocolate, and then shaping the mixture into nest shapes. The nests are topped with cadbury mini eggs. They are one of the easy easter desserts to make under 30 minutes. Some recipes calls for golden syrup but this recipe doesn’t require it.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Can be easily made with 3 ingredients in no time.

Crunchy, delicious and festive!

Makes a great edible gift!

Ingredients & Substitutions:

Cornflakes – You can swap the classic cornflakes with any other similar cereals like rice krispies.

Milk Chocolate – You can use any type of chocolate or chocolate chips depending on your preference.

Mini Eggs – I have used cadbury mini eggs, you can use any pastel-colored mini chocolate eggs or M&Ms.

Serving suggestions:

Serve them as a dessert or sweet snack. It is a perfect addition to your Easter brunch. These make a great edible gift during the holiday season.

Storage suggestions:

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tips & Notes:

Use a double boiler or microwave for melting chocolate.

Melt the chocolate carefully to avoid burning it.

Melt the chocolate carefully to avoid burning it. Stir it frequently until it is smooth.

Use a high quality ingredients for the best results.

Once the chocolate is melted, quickly mix the corn flakes and shape the nests before the chocolate begins to set.

Make sure to coat the cornflakes evenly with the melted chocolate. If you feel the melted chocolate mix is not enough, melt some more and mix it with cornflakes. So that each nest holds its shape well.

Make sure you are using a muffin tin or silicone molds to get a neat nest shape. Also use paper cases or liners for better presentation.

Let the chocolate egg nests set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set them properly. This will help the nests hold their shape.

Variations:

Substitute milk chocolate with white chocolate or dark chocolate for a different flavor profile.

You can also decorate the nest with pastel sprinkles along with easter eggs.

Add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter to the melted chocolate and mix it with cornflakes for a nutty flavor.

You could also add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the cornflakes mixture to add a fruity or nutty flavor.

Use dairy-free chocolate and gluten-cornflakes to make vegan and gluten-free friendly chocolate easter nests.

Step by step instructions:

Line a muffin pan or silicon molds with muffin liners and keep it aside until use.

Melt chopped chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

Transfer the melted chocolate to a large bowl.

Add in cornflakes and mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Make sure the chocolate is coated evenly.

Take a tablespoon of mixture at a time and fill the muffin cases. You can also use a cookie scoop.

Make a small indent and put mini eggs in the centre of each nest. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until they are set.

Serve and enjoy!

Few more dessert recipes:

• Thandai Sheera
• Mango Ladoo
• Avalanche Cookies
• Coconut Ice
• Red Hot Cinnamon Apples
• Buckeyes
• Oreo Bark
• Dutch Coffee Pudding

Cornflake easter nests recipe video below: