Shredded wheat nests recipe

Hmmmm chocolate treats! Remember making these at school? I love the texture with the shredded wheat and the rice krispie version too. Super quick and easy to make try these shredded wheat nests for Easter.

 

INGREDIENTS

200g milk chocolate - broken into pieces
85g shredded wheat - crushed (add more for a generous helping per case)
2 x 100g bags mini chocolate eggs

AND
Cupcake cases

MAKES: 12

METHOD

1. Place a pan of water to boil on the stove. Once the water beings to boil turn the heat down so the water is barely simmering.

2. Melt the chocolate chunks in a small bowl placed over a pan of water.

3. Once melted pour the chocolate over the crushed shredded wheat and stir well to combine.

4. Spoon the chocolate wheat into 12 cupcake cases and press the back of a teaspoon in the centre to create a nest shape.

5. Place three mini chocolate eggs on top of each nest.

6. Chill the nests in the fridge for 5-10mins or leave then out until set.

Bianca x

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Chocolate chip fairy cakes recipe

A favourite childhood memory of mine is baking fairy cakes, my siblings and I used to make fruit fairy cakes from an old recipe book. I still like to make the buns now but use different fillings, this time I added dark chocolate from Green & Blacks.

See the recipe below

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time 15-20 mins
Oven temperature: 190, 375 F, gas 5

Makes 18

You will need:
200g/ 8 oz butter or margarine
200g/ 8 oz caster sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
200g/ 8 oz self-rising flour
75g/ 3 oz chocolate chips

Method:

Place 18 paper cake cases on a baking tray or in two deep bun tin trays.

Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until light and fluffy.

Tip: Add vanilla essence for added sweet flavour

Gradually beat in the eggs. Carefully fold in the flour and the chocolate chips, using a metal spoon.

Divide the mixture between the paper cases. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 15-20 minutes, or until risen and golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Recipe adapted from Hamlyn New All Colour Cookbook

Get baking!

Bianca x

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