Easter Nests

Easter Nests are a traditional favourite in the family - the easiest little cakes in the world, beloved of children and chocoholics!    This year I made some larger ones, in cereal bowls lined with cling film.   These will be decorating my Easter table, filled with a variety of mini eggs.

Easter Nests

2oz/50g butter

4oz/100g milk or dark chocolate

3 tbsp golden syrup

4oz/100g rice crispies

bag of mini eggs

For small nests, use cake cases in 12 bun tin.   For larger nests, double the quantity (at least!) and use cereal bowls lined with cling film.

Melt together the first three ingredients, then add the cornflakes/crispies.   (You can usually add more than the stated amount).    Put spoonfuls into the cake cases, add a couple of mini eggs to each one.  Chill to set the chocolate. 

If you are making larger nests, chill the nests on their own, then ease out of their bowls and add the mini eggs and a few Easter chicks.

Happy Easter!