Easter Chocolate Nests (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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6-8 pieces Shredded Wheat, broken into smaller bits
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100g golden syrup
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100g unsalted butter
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200g chopped dark chocolate
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200g chopped milk chocolate
→ Topping
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100-200g of assorted Easter candies
# Instructions:
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Break the Shredded Wheat into small pieces in a wide bowl. Set aside for now.
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In a pan, heat the butter and syrup gently, giving it a stir every now and then. Once the butter's melted, take the pan off the heat and mix in the chopped chocolate until it's smooth and melted.
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Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the crushed cereal. Stir it well so it's evenly coated.
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Scoop out portions onto a baking tray lined with parchment. Shape into nests using a spoon or scoop, then pop a few Easter candies on top of each.
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Put the tray in the fridge and let the nests firm up completely.
# Notes:
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You can swap all chocolate for just milk (500g) or just dark (350g)
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Use a different cereal, like cornflakes, in place of Shredded Wheat (80-100g)
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Stays good for over a week
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White chocolate doesn't work well with butter and syrup