Go Back
+ servings
Easter Egg Nests

Easter Egg Nests: Quick No-Bake Delights for Spring Celebrations

Delight in these Easter Egg Nests, colorful no-bake treats perfect for spring celebrations with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 nests
Course: Dessert
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Nests
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Baking Chips Swap with chocolate or butterscotch chips for a twist.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and ensures a smooth mixture for perfect nests.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Acts as a binding agent, giving the nests rich flavor.
  • 2 cups Chow Mein Noodles Adds texture and crunch; can substitute with crunchy corn flakes.
For Topping
  • 1 bag Cadbury Mini Eggs Fun and festive toppings; substitute with round or egg-shaped candy.
For Assembly
  • 1 can Nonstick Cooking Spray Prevents sticking when shaping the nests in the muffin tin.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Spatula
  • paper towel

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easter Egg Nests
  1. Start by placing the white chocolate baking chips into a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  2. Once the white chocolate is melted, add the powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter to the bowl. Stir vigorously with a spatula until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles with a spatula, ensuring each noodle is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
  4. Take a standard 12-cup muffin tin and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent your nests from sticking.
  5. Using a rounded tablespoon, scoop the chocolate-coated noodle mixture and fill each muffin cup. Press gently down in the center to create a nest shape.
  6. Carefully place three Cadbury Mini Eggs in the center of each chocolate noodle nest.
  7. Refrigerate the nests for at least 20 minutes, allowing them to firm up and set properly.
  8. Once the nests are set, carefully pop them out of the muffin tins and display on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nestCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These delightful no-bake treats are perfect for any spring celebration and can be easily customized with different toppings.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!