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No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests are a quick and delightful treat perfect for springtime or Easter celebrations. Made with cocoa Rice Krispies, creamy peanut butter, and melted milk chocolate chips, these sweet nests are molded in muffin tins and topped with colorful Cadbury mini eggs for a festive and fun dessert that requires no baking.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups cocoa Rice Krispies

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Toppings

  • 36 Cadbury mini eggs

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate: In a microwavable-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips by heating in 30 second intervals on low power. Stir well between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  2. Combine Peanut Butter and Chocolate: Immediately after removing the chocolate from the microwave, stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is uniformly combined.
  3. Mix with Rice Krispies: Pour the peanut butter and chocolate mixture into the bowl containing the cocoa Rice Krispies. Stir carefully until the cereal is fully coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
  4. Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-count muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the coated Rice Krispies mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them completely.
  6. Create Nests: Use a round measuring spoon or similar tool to hollow out the center of each filled muffin cup slightly, shaping the mixture into a nest form.
  7. Chill to Harden: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator or freezer to allow the nests to harden and set properly.
  8. Add Mini Eggs and Serve: Once hardened, place three Cadbury mini eggs in the center of each nest. Serve and enjoy your charming no-bake chocolate bird nests!

Notes

  • Ensure chocolate is melted slowly at low power to avoid burning.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor.
  • Use a silicone muffin tin for easier removal of the nests.
  • Store finished nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
  • These nests can be made a day in advance for convenience.

Find it online: http://evelynscooking.com/no-bake-chocolate-bird-nests-recipe/