Chocolate Easter Nests
These Easter nests made from cornflakes are a delightful spring treat and can be easily made vegan! They are simple to prepare and require no baking, making them a perfect Easter-themed activity for kids.
Serves 12 | Preparation Time 25 minutes | Cooking Time 1 Hour | Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients
| 250 g | Chocolate |
| 160 g | Cornflakes |
| Handful | Sultanas |
| 100g | Mini Eggs |
Vegan Ingredients
| 250 g |
Dairy Free Chocolate |
| (We used Galaxy Dairy Free Chocolate Bars) | |
| 160 g |
Cornflakes |
| (Make sure this is vegan; some cornflakes use non-vegan D3) | |
| Handful | Sultanas |
| 100g |
Mini Eggs |
| (We used Sainsbury's Free From; Mummy Meegz Chickee Eggs are good for a colourful spin) |
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Method
| 1. | Line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake cases and set it aside. |
| 2. | Break 250g of chocolate into blocks and place it in a heatproof bowl over a bain-marie. Slowly stir the chocolate until it has melted completely and has no lumps. |
| 3. | Remove the chocolate from the heat and let it cool for about a minute or two. Then pour into a large bowl along with 170g of cornflakes and a handful of sultanas. Mix them thoroughly until all of the cornflakes are completely covered in chocolate. |
| 4. | Divide the mixture into the cupcake cases from before and top with your mini eggs of choice |
| 5. | Leave to set for 1-2 hours in the fridge. |
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