Description
Sweet cornflakes easter nests invite chocolate lovers into a delightful world of spring-inspired treats. Crispy clusters combine marshmallow magic with chocolate charm, creating nostalgic dessert memories you’ll cherish with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal
- 6 ounces (170 grams) milk chocolate
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Decorative Ingredients:
- Mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
Instructions
- Break chocolate into small pieces and transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals while stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate peanut butter into the melted chocolate, stirring until fully integrated and creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Gently fold cornflakes into the chocolate mixture, ensuring each flake is thoroughly coated without crushing the cereal’s delicate structure.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet and carefully drop chocolate-coated cornflake clusters, shaping them into small nest-like formations using the back of a spoon.
- Create a gentle indentation in the center of each nest, providing a perfect cradle for decorative eggs.
- Strategically place mini chocolate eggs or colorful jelly beans into the center of each nest, positioning them with precision.
- Allow nests to solidify at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator until completely set and firm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate and melt it slowly to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth and glossy coating for your cornflakes.
- Gently fold cornflakes into melted chocolate to maintain their crunch, avoiding over-mixing that could crush the flakes.
- Choose colorful mini eggs or jelly beans that contrast with the chocolate nests for a visually stunning Easter treat.
- Swap regular chocolate for dairy-free or dark chocolate, and use gluten-free cornflakes to make these nests suitable for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg