Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests are a delightful and easy-to-make treat perfect for festive occasions or a fun dessert. Combining cocoa-flavored Rice Krispies with a rich peanut butter and melted chocolate mixture, these nests are molded in muffin tins and chilled until firm. Each nest is topped with colorful Cadbury mini eggs, making them visually appealing and irresistibly tasty without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups cocoa Rice Krispies
- 36 Cadbury mini eggs
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Add the peanut butter to the melted chocolate and stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix with Rice Krispies: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cocoa Rice Krispies and gently fold to evenly coat all the cereal pieces without breaking them.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking and evenly fill each cavity with the coated cereal mixture.
- Create the Nest Shape: Using a round measuring spoon or your fingers, press into the center of each filled cavity to create a hollow space that resembles a bird’s nest.
- Chill to Set: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill until the nests are firm and set, about 30 minutes.
- Add Mini Eggs: Once firm, top each nest with three Cadbury mini eggs, pressing them slightly into the nest to secure them.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter is smooth for an even texture in the mixture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for a richer taste.
- Store finished nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To avoid stuck nests, make sure to grease the muffin tin well or use muffin liners.
