4 ingredient Easter Chocolate Birds Nests made with Changs fried noodles, melted chocolate, peanut butter and mini Easter eggs. An easy no-bake recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare - perfect for the kids to make!
If you're looking for a delicious chocolate-filled Easter treat, then these Easter Chocolate Birds Nests are exactly what you need!
They take only 10 minutes to make, need only 4 ingredients and taste SO, SO good!!!
Just like my Easter Bark, Easter Chocolate Ripple Cake and No-Bake Easter Egg Slice, these Easter Chocolate Birds Nests are the perfect recipe for your budding young chefs to make all on their own.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
This is one of mine and my son's favourite recipes to make each Easter. Not only do they look great, they also taste delicious too!
Here's what makes them so good:
- 4 Ingredients - chocolate, peanut butter, fried noodles and mini Easter eggs is all you need.
- Quick and Easy - 10 minutes is all it takes to prepare these Easter Chocolate Birds Nests!
- Kids Recipe - this is a fantastic recipe for the. kids to make. There's no need to turn the oven on... just melt, mix and decorate.
What You Need
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
To make these super crunchy chocolate treats, you'll need:
- Milk Chocolate - choose a good quality chocolate as the better the chocolate, the better your birds nests will taste.
- Fried Noodles - I use Chang's brand that can be bought from the Asian section of major supermarkets. These noodles are used in the famous Crispy Noodle Salad - but they're even more delicious in this sweet Easter recipe.
- Peanut Butter - choose a creamy store-bought peanut butter (crunchy or smooth). Avoid homemade or natural peanut butter as they're not as creamy.
- Mini Easter Eggs - choose any mini Easter eggs you like. I like to use Cadbury mini speckled eggs as they have a beautiful pastel colour.
Step By Step Instructions
These Easter Chocolate Birds Nests will be ready in just 3 simple steps:
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Melt
Melt the chocolate and peanut butter in the microwave or in a Thermomix. Stir until smooth.
Step 2 - Mix
Mix through the fried noodles until completely covered in the chocolate mixture.
Step 3 - Make The Nests
Place large spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking paper lined flat tray. Shape into round circles and make an indent in the middle to resemble birds nests.
Place into the fridge to chill. Once set, decorate by placing mini Easter eggs into the indent in the middle of the chocolate birds nests.
Making Birds Nests With Changs Fried Noodles
It might seem strange to use fried noodles in a sweet dessert... but trust me on this one! The noodles give the perfect amount of crunch - plus they balance out the sweetness of the chocolate and Easter eggs.
I used Changs brand of fried noodles in this recipe (you can buy them from most major supermarkets). If you can't find that particular brand, any type of fried noodles will work fine.
Expert Tips
You will need either a microwave, a stovetop or a Thermomix to melt the chocolate and a fridge to chill the birds nests.
Yes! Younger children may need help melting the chocolate, but otherwise, this is a recipe they can make all on their own.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Place in the fridge to defrost before serving.
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Chocolate Easter Birds Nests
Ingredients
- 225 g milk chocolate
- 2 tbs (40g) creamy 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 on 50 degrees, 3-4 minutes, Speed 2.
- Add the fried noodles and mix on Reverse, Speed 3, 5-10 seconds (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
- I used the Changs fried noodle brand in this recipe. You can use any fried noodles you like.
- Choose a good quality chocolate as the better the chocolate, the better your birds nests will taste.
- Use a creamy store-bought peanut butter (crunchy or smooth). Avoid homemade or natural peanut butter as they're not as creamy.
- You can use any mini Easter eggs you like. I like to use Cadbury mini speckled eggs as they have a beautiful pastel colour.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Place in the fridge to defrost 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