Chocolate Easter Egg Nests (Printable)

Crispy chocolate-coated nests with colorful jelly beans, perfect for festive treat occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 3 cups crispy rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
02 - 1 cup shredded coconut, optional

→ Chocolate Mixture

03 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Filling

05 - 1 cup assorted jelly beans or candy-coated chocolate eggs

# How-To:

01 - Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners or cut parchment paper into squares and press into each cup.
02 - Combine chocolate chips and butter in a large heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each burst, until completely smooth and melted. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler, stirring constantly.
03 - Pour the crispy rice cereal into the melted chocolate mixture. Add shredded coconut if using. Stir gently but thoroughly until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with chocolate.
04 - Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the chocolate-coated cereal into each prepared muffin cup. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture around the edges to create a well in the center, forming a nest shape.
05 - Refrigerate the muffin tin for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely firm and the nests hold their shape.
06 - Once set, carefully lift the nests from the muffin tin. Gently peel away the paper liners or parchment, taking care not to break the delicate nests.
07 - Fill the center well of each nest with a small handful of colorful jelly beans or candy-coated chocolate eggs. Arrange them naturally so they look like eggs sitting in a nest.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These come together in twenty minutes flat and look like you spent hours planning something adorable
  • The contrast between crispy chocolate shells and chewy jelly beans keeps everyone coming back for just one more
02 -
  • Working quickly once the cereal meets the chocolate prevents it from becoming too stiff to shape
  • The chocolate must be completely cool before adding jelly beans or they will slide right off
03 -
  • Rub a tiny bit of butter on your fingers when pressing the cereal mixture to prevent sticking
  • Room temperature chocolate melts faster and more evenly than cold chocolate straight from the pantry

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