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    Home » Recipes » Chocolate

    Easy Easter Chocolate Cornflake Nests

    Published: Mar 15, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 15 Comments

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    Easy Easter chocolate cornflake nests. The perfect sweet treat for Easter, birthday parties, and bake sales. Best of all, they take just 10 minutes to make and are a great way of getting kids involved in the kitchen!

    You might also like to try my no-bake chocolate mini egg tiffin!

    Easter chocolate cornflake nests in a bun tin.

    Possibly the first thing I ever made in the kitchen, these chocolate cornflake nests were a quintessential part of my childhood.

    Now my own kids regularly ask to whip up a batch and top with the candy of their choice (usually mini eggs). It's a great rainy day activity for toddlers and small children.

    👩‍🍳 Love no-bake Easter treats? You're definitely going to want to make this Easter rocky road!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Kid-friendly dessert option for Easter weekend.
    • Great for parties and bake sales.
    • Can be topped with sweets of your choice.
    • Make ahead of time.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for chocolate cornflake cakes.

    Only 6 ingredients are needed for these crispy chocolate cornflake nests.

    • Butter - unsalted butter is best for this recipe.
    • Golden Syrup - used as a sweetener and acts as a glue to hold the cakes together.
    • Chocolate - I use a mix of dark and milk chocolate.
    • Nutella - a secret ingredient that acts as a subtle flavour enhancer and helps the cakes stick together.
    • Cornflakes - ordinary cornflakes are the preferred choice but you could also use the crunchy nut variety.
    • Mini Eggs - or your choice of chocolate candy to top the cakes.

    🥄 Equipment

    A large mixing bowl, wooden spoon, paper cupcake cases, and a 12 hole bun tin or muffin tin are needed to make the recipe. A microwave will speed up the melting process, but that can also be done in a saucepan on the hob if you prefer.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Step by step photo instructions for making the cornflake cakes.

    One: Place the cornflakes into a large mixing bowl.

    Two: Put the broken up chocolate, butter and syrup into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between. You will find that the residual heat whilst stirring, will often melt the last remaining chunks of chocolate, without the risk of you overcooking it.

    Three: Place the Nutella in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave until melted (do this in short bursts, stirring in between).

    Four: Pour the melted chocolate mixture and melted Nutella onto the cornflakes and stir to combine. Don't worry if not every cornflake is uniformly coated, I prefer the rustic look and I think it adds to their charm.

    Five: Divide the chocolate cornflake mix between 12 paper cases (placed in a 12 hole fairy cake tin) then press down slightly with a spoon, making a small indent in the middle of the cakes for the mini eggs.

    Six: Put 2 mini eggs on each cake and place in the fridge to set for 1 hour.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    These delicious no-bake chocolate cornflake nests often get an outing at birthday parties around Easter, as they can be made ahead of time.

    Other no-bake recipes which can be made ahead and save stress on the day include chocolate mini egg tiffin, chocolate biscuit cake and this amazing no-bake honeycomb tiffin made with crunchie bars.

    📖 Variations

    Make a white chocolate and peanut butter version, swapping the milk and dark chocolate for white chocolate, and the Nutella for smooth peanut butter.

    You don't have to top the cornflake cakes with mini eggs, they are just my preference. Smarties, Galaxy mini eggs or M&M's would all work well and bring lots of colour to the cakes.

    Make this vegan by replacing the butter with dairy-free spread and using dairy-free chocolate.

    Use Rice Krispies or crushed Shredded Wheat instead of cornflakes!

    Cornflake cakes with mini eggs.

    🥡 Storage

    The chocolate cornflake nests can be made up to 5 days ahead, as long as you keep them in a tightly sealed container in the fridge. They will gradually start to soften over time, although they are fine to continue to eat as long as you have any left!

    ❓ FAQS

    How long do cornflake cakes take to set?

    Placed in the fridge they will take just an hour to set. If you are wanting to enjoy them at short notice you can whip up a batch and place them in the freezer, which will reduce the setting time to about 15 minutes.

    How long do cornflake crispy cakes last?

    They are best eaten within 5 days of making them, however they will last in the fridge for weeks. You may notice a slight softening of the cornflakes over time but it doesn't affect their flavour at all.

    Do cornflake cakes go in the fridge?

    Cornflake cakes are best stored in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting. In colder climates they may be Ok to be left out at room temperature, perhaps in a cold garage or utility room, if you have run out of space in the fridge.

    What type of chocolate to use?

    I prefer an equal mix of dark and milk chocolate. However, you can use all dark or all milk chocolate if you prefer. Use good quality chocolate as this will melt to a smoother consistency. Cheaper chocolate sometimes goes grainy on melting.

    😋Related recipes

    More no-bake treats for you to try!

    • Chocolate Mini Egg Tiffin
    • Biscoff Tiffin
    • Honeycomb Tiffin
    • Chocolate Biscuit Cake
    • Chocolate Bark
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

    Like mini eggs? Try these indulgent mini egg cookies or mini egg brownies!

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    Chocolate cornflake cakes in a muffin pan with mini eggs.
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    5 from 15 votes

    Easter Chocolate Cornflake Nests

    What's not to love about these crispy chocolate cornflake cakes? The perfect sweet treat for birthday parties and bake sales and best of all take only 10 minutes to make. These no-bake chocolate cornflake cakes are a great way of getting kids involved in the kitchen too!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword chocolate cornflake cakes, chocolate cornflake nests, no-bake crispy cornflake cakes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Setting time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 175kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Microwave
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Mixing Bowl
    • 12 Hole Muffin Tin
    • Cake Cases

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 40 g Butter
    • 3 tablespoon Golden Syrup
    • 100 g Dark Chocolate broken into pieces
    • 100 g Milk Chocolate broken into pieces
    • 2 tablespoon Nutella
    • 100 g Cornflakes
    • 24 Mini Eggs

    Instructions

    • Place the cornflakes into a large mixing bowl.
      100 g Cornflakes
    • Put the broken up chocolate, butter and syrup into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring in between. You will find that the residual heat whilst stirring, will often melt the last remaining chunks of chocolate, without the risk of you over cooking it.
      40 g Butter, 100 g Dark Chocolate, 100 g Milk Chocolate, 3 tablespoon Golden Syrup
    • Place the nutella in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave until melted (do this in short bursts - I suggest 10 seconds, stirring in between).
      2 tablespoon Nutella
    • Pour the melted chocolate mixture and melted Nutella onto the cornflakes and stir to combine. Don't worry if not every cornflake is uniformly coated, I prefer the rustic look and I think it adds to their charm.
    • Divide the chocolate cornflake mix between 12 paper cases (placed in a 12 hole fairy cake tin) then press down slightly with a spoon, making a small indent in the middle of the cakes for the mini eggs.
    • Put 2 mini eggs on each cake and place in the fridge to set for 1 hour.
      24 Mini Eggs

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    Notes

    Variations: 
    • Make a white chocolate and peanut butter version, swapping the milk and dark chocolate for white chocolate, and the Nutella for peanut butter.
    • You don’t have to top the cornflake cakes with mini eggs, they are just my preference. Smarties, Galaxy mini eggs or M&M’s would all work well and bring lots of colour to the cakes.
    • Make this vegan by replacing the butter with dairy-free spread and using dairy-free chocolate.
     
    Make-ahead: The cornflake cakes can be made up to 5 days ahead. Store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge until needed.
     
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easter Chocolate Cornflake Nests
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    175
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    65
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    113
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    13
    g
    14
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    154
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    16
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      January 26, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!

      Reply
    2. Tara

      January 27, 2021 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      Such a fun treat! I love how easily these Chocolate Cornflake Cakes come together and they would be so fun to make with my kids.

      Reply
    3. Emily Liao

      January 27, 2021 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      I love corn flakes so this recipe was a no brainer! Loved it.

      Reply
    4. Lindsay Bozek

      January 27, 2021 at 1:46 am

      5 stars
      I just got so excited when I went to the store and they had cadbury mini eggs at the register! they are my absolute favorite. This recipe is perfect for Easter, can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    5. Heather Johnson

      January 27, 2021 at 2:28 am

      5 stars
      what is "golden syrup"? can't wait to try this recipe...just not sure what to use in its place

      Reply
    6. Dannii

      January 27, 2021 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      I loved making these as a kid. I am going to make them with my daughter at the weekend.

      Reply
    7. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      January 27, 2021 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      I rememner making these as a kid and they are such fun. Love the addition of Nutella.

      Reply
    8. Adrianne

      January 27, 2021 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      These are so creative and fun and everyone from big and small would love them! Can't wait to try them, thanks!

      Reply
    9. Mahy

      January 27, 2021 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow - how cute these are! A wonderful recipe to make for Easter. We know that time flies, so it is better to prepare early! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Shashi

      January 27, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      These are too cool - so quick and easy - and they have NUTELLLA!!!!

      Reply
    11. Jamie

      January 27, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      These are so cute and fun to make! I know my niece would love making these with me so saving this recipe for when she comes over!

      Reply
    12. Alex

      January 27, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      5 stars
      These take me back to my childhood! Just doing some with my little boy, and loved your video, thank you!

      Reply
    13. Beth

      January 28, 2021 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      My kids are going to love this! I’m so excited to make these with them! Looks so delicious and easy!

      Reply
    14. Sara Welch

      January 28, 2021 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      What a fun and tasty treat, and just in time for Easter! Looking forward to making these; looks too good to pass up!

      Reply
    15. Rebecca - Glutarama

      January 29, 2021 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, you've taken the humble Chocolate Cornflake Cake to the next level, these look and sound amazing, adding it to the to-do-list for baking with the inevitable cabin-fever teens this Easter haha.

      Reply

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