Description

This Chocolate Tiffin Easter Nest is a no-bake, deliciously crunchy treat combining melted dark and milk chocolates with salted pretzels, shredded wheat, raisins, and peanuts, shaped into a festive nest and filled with colorful chocolate eggs. Perfect for an Easter celebration or anytime you want a sweet, textured dessert with a hint of saltiness.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Mixture

150g unsalted butter
50g golden syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
400g dark chocolate, finely chopped
60g Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate
60g Daim bar, finely chopped (optional for crunch, can be replaced with extra dark or milk chocolate)

Mix-ins

150g salted pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces, plus a handful to serve (optional)
100g shredded wheat, crushed
100g chocolate-covered raisins
100g salted peanuts (can substitute with plain peanuts to reduce salt)

To Serve

Chocolate eggs, to decorate and fill the nest

Instructions

Prepare the Tin: Line a 20cm round cake tin with a large paper cake tin liner or cling film to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
Melt Butter and Syrup: In a large heavy-based saucepan over gentle heat, melt the unsalted butter and golden syrup together, stirring occasionally to combine without burning.
Add Vanilla and Chocolate: Remove from direct heat then add vanilla extract, dark chocolate, Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate, and Daim bar. Return to gentle heat, stirring frequently until all the chocolate has melted into a smooth mixture.
Incorporate Mix-ins: Remove the pan from heat and fold in the broken pretzel sticks, crushed shredded wheat, chocolate-covered raisins, and salted peanuts until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
Shape the Nest: Transfer the mixture into the prepared cake tin. Press firmly into the tin and around the sides, creating a dip in the center to form a nest shape suitable for filling.
Chill to Set: Place the tin in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or until the tiffin is fully set and firm to the touch.
Decorate and Serve: Carefully remove the tiffin from the tin, scatter extra pretzel pieces over the top if desired, and fill the center dip with an assortment of chocolate eggs. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is flexible to use up store cupboard odds and ends: substitute dry ingredients with broken biscuits, mini marshmallows, or dried fruit for variety.
For a lower salt version suitable for children, replace salted peanuts with plain peanuts or omit entirely.
Store the tiffin in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge; it keeps well for up to 5 days.
Ensure gentle heat when melting chocolate to avoid scorching or seizing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: British

Keywords: chocolate tiffin, Easter nest recipe, no bake dessert, chocolate nest, pretzel chocolate treat, festive Easter dessert