Chocolate Pretzel Nests

Chocolate Pretzel Nests are cute, crunchy, easy, and delicious no-bake Easter treat made with simple ingredients. They come together quickly and are a perfect addition to your Easter celebrations!

Prep Time15

Chilling Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Global, International

Servings:

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

Ingredients

¾ Cup Chopped Dark Chocolate
1.5 Cups Pretzel Sticks (90 grams)
80 Grams Mini Eggs

Instructions

Break the pretzel sticks or twists into small pieces. Set them aside.
Line a muffin pan with paper liners and keep it aside.
Add the chopped chocolate or chips to a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
Melt gently until nice and smooth, stirring in between to avoid overheating.
Add the pretzel pieces to the melted chocolate.
Mix until all the pretzel pieces are well coated with chocolate.
Spoon the mixture into the lined muffin tray. Using the back of the spoon, gently shape each portion into a small nest by creating a slight indentation in the center.
Place mini eggs or candy eggs in the center of each nest while the chocolate is still wet. If you want to decorate them with sprinkles, add them at this stage.
Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until they are set. Once they are firm, remove from the tray and serve.

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Notes

Don't crush pretzels into too fine or too large. Break them into even and small sized pieces.
Use a double boiler or microwave for melting chocolate. Melt it carefully to avoid burning.
Make sure to coat the pretzels evenly with the melted chocolate. If you feel the melted chocolate mix is not enough, melt some more and mix it with pretzels. So that each nest holds its shape well.
Let the chocolate egg nests set in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes to set properly. This will help the nests hold their shape.

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