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Giant chocolate Easter nest recipe

Giant chocolate Easter nest recipe

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Supersize a classic Easter treat with this giant chocolate Easter nest. Coat cereal in an indulgent combination of milk and dark chocolate, then decorate with mini eggs, fruit and a whole Easter egg showstopper. We've used shredded wheat for the base, but you can use any cereal you have - cornflakes would be great. See method

  • Serves 12
  • 15 min to prepare, plus 1 hr setting
  • 370 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 200g milk chocolate
  • 75g butter
  • 175g shredded wheat cereal (about 8 pieces)
  • 1 Easter egg
  • Mini eggs and fresh berries, to decorate

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1545kj
    370kcal     19%

  • Fat

    21g 31%

  • Saturates

    13g 64%

  • Sugars

    27g 30%

  • Salt

    0.1g 2%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 39.3g Protein 5g Fibre 2.8g

Method

  1. Line a large baking tray with nonstick baking paper. Melt the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  2. Break the shredded wheat into strands. Stir into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
  3. Tip the chocolate mixture into the centre of the p tray. Press the shredded wheat into a large circle, roughly 22cm across and 4cm high. Use the bottom of the mixing bowl to press a well into the centre of the nest. Chill the nest in the fridge for at least 1 hr, or until fully set.
  4. Carefully peel the nest away from the baking paper and put onto a cake stand or plate. Place the Easter egg in the middle, then scatter with mini eggs and fresh berries. Slice into wedges to serve.

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