These Chocolate Easter Nests are one of those fun, nostalgic treats that instantly make Easter feel special. Made with crunchy noodles, melted chocolate, peanut butter and colourful mini eggs, they're a quick and easy no-bake recipe that kids absolutely love helping to make. With just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, they're perfect for Easter parties and gifts, school holiday baking or a simple homemade treat.
If you love easy Easter recipes for the kids to get involved with, you might also like to try my Cadbury Creme Egg Fudge or this adorable Chocolate Easter Bark.
These Chocolate Easter Nests are one of those classic Easter recipes that have been around for generations - and for good reason. They're incredibly simple, completely no-bake, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Crunchy fried noodles are coated in creamy melted chocolate and peanut butter, then shaped into little nests and topped with colourful mini eggs. Once chilled, they set into the perfect bite-sized Easter treat. They make such cute gifts!
What I love most about this recipe is how foolproof it is. There's no baking, no fancy equipment, and you can easily make them ahead of time for Easter gatherings.
If you enjoy quick chocolate treats, make sure you also try my
Microwave Malteser Fudge or these easy White Chocolate Tim Tam Balls - both need only 3 ingredients!
So easy and delicious! Failproof!
- Phyllis
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
These cute little nests are a total Easter favourite in our house!
- Only 4 ingredients - Simple budget-friendly pantry ingredients you can grab at any supermarket.
- No baking required - Just melt, mix and chill.
- Perfect for kids to help make - Little hands love shaping the nests and adding the eggs.
- Ready in under 40 minutes - Including chill time.
- Great for Easter parties and gifting - They look adorable on a platter or wrapped up in cellophane.
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Chocolate Easter Nests Ingredients
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
To make these super crunchy chocolate treats, you'll need:
- Milk Chocolate - choose a good quality chocolate - it melts smoother and the taste is worth it!
- Peanut butter - Use a smooth, creamy store-bought peanut butter. Natural peanut butter can separate and make the chocolate mixture oily.
- Fried noodles - Chang's fried noodles are the classic choice in Australia and give the nests their signature crunchy texture. Other brands of fried noodles work too.
- Mini Easter eggs - Speckled mini eggs are perfect for decorating and really make the nests look like little bird nests.
Variations
One of the best things about Chocolate Easter Nests is how easy they are to customise.
- Nut-free version - Simply replace the peanut butter with Biscoff spread, Nutella or extra melted chocolate.
- Gluten-free option - Use gluten-free fried noodles or swap them for gluten-free cornflakes or rice bubbles.
- White chocolate nests - Swap milk chocolate for white chocolate for a fun pastel Easter look.
- Extra chocolatey nests - Stir through mini chocolate chips or chopped Easter eggs before shaping the nests.
How To Make Chocolate Easter Nests
Just a few quick steps and you'll have little Easter nests ready to fill with eggs. 🐣🍫
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Prepare: Line a baking tin with baking paper. Place the chocolate and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt chocolate: Heat in microwave on 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until smooth and fully melted.
- Add noodles: Add the fried noodles to the melted chocolate mixture.
- Mix: Gently stir until all the noodles are evenly coated.
- Form nests: Spoon mounds of the mixture onto a lined tray. Using the back of a spoon, gently shape each mound into a nest by creating a small hollow in the centre.
- Chill and fill: Place the tray in the fridge for around 30 minutes until the nests are set, then decorate with mini Easter eggs.
Recipe Tips
- Use good quality chocolate - Better chocolate melts more smoothly and gives the best flavour.
- Melt chocolate gently - Always use low power (50% power) in the microwave to avoid overheating or burning.
- Use store-bought smooth peanut butter - homemade can be too oily.
- Work quickly - The chocolate mixture will start setting as it cools, so shape the nests soon after mixing.
- Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop - This helps keep the nests evenly sized.
- Press the centre while still soft - If the mixture sets before shaping properly, it can be harder to create the nest shape.
- Storage - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezing - Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Allow nests to thaw in the fridge before serving.
Chocolate Easter Nests FAQ's
This usually happens if there isn't enough melted chocolate to coat the noodles. Make sure the noodles are fully coated before shaping.
Yes! They're perfect for making ahead. Store them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to a month. Allow to defrost in the fridge before adding your mini speckled eggs.
Absolutely. You can replace it with Biscoff spread, Nutella, or simply add a little extra melted chocolate.
Milk chocolate is the traditional option, but choose your favourite - dark or white chocolate nests also work beautifully.
Definitely. Younger children may need help melting the chocolate, but otherwise, this is a recipe they can make all on their own. Kids love stirring the mixture, shaping the nests and adding the mini eggs.
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Chocolate Easter Nests
Ingredients
- 225 g milk chocolate
- 40 g (2 tbs) smooth peanut butter
- 100 g fried noodles see notes
- 125 g mini Easter eggs to decorate
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Place the chocolate and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl. Melt on 50% power for 2-3 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds) or until just melted.
- Stir through the fried noodles.
- Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking paper lined tray and arrange into birds nest shapes (with a little hole in the middle).
- Place into the fridge for 30 minutes or until set.
- Add mini Easter eggs to decorate and serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Thermomix Method
- Place the chocolate and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2.
- Add the fried noodles and mix for 5-10 seconds, Reverse, Speed 3 (or until combined). Use the spatula to help mix.
- Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking paper lined tray and arrange into birds nest shapes (with a little hole in the middle).
- Place into the fridge for 30 minutes or until set.
- Add mini Easter eggs to decorate and serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate - Better chocolate melts more smoothly and gives the best flavour.
- Melt chocolate gently - Always use low power (50% power) in the microwave to avoid overheating or burning.
- Use store-bought smooth peanut butter - homemade can be too oily.
- Work quickly - The chocolate mixture will start setting as it cools, so shape the nests soon after mixing.
- Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop - This helps keep the nests evenly sized.
- Press the centre while still soft - If the mixture sets before shaping properly, it can be harder to create the nest shape.
- Storage - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezing - Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Allow nests to thaw in the fridge before serving.
Phyllis says
So easy and delicious! Failproof!
Lucy says
Thank you!
NickiDE says
I tried switching to the US customary measures, but it doesn't seem to work. Can you help?
A says
Can use coconut oil... I always use it when melting chocolate
Thérèse says
These look delicious. What could the peanut butter be substituted for in the case of a nut allergy? Thought Nutella but worried this may make them too sweet.
Thanks
Lucy says
You could definitely try Nutella! Or just leave out the peanut butter and add a little more melted chocolate.
fe says
hi