Birds Nests made with Crispy Rice Cereal
- 1 package (11 1/2 ounces) milk chocolate
- 4 ounces Bakers German sweet chocolate OR semi-sweet
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
- Mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, or other candy to decorate
Birds Nests made with Crispy Rice Cereal
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on March 19, 2008.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Place chocolate in a large microwave-proof bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to melt chocolate; stir well.
- Add crispy rice cereal and mix to coat well.
- Line small bowls (such as 6-ounce size custard cups) with plastic food wrap.
- Place about 1/2 cup into each bowl and use the spoon to roughly make it the shape of a nest.
- Place bowls into refrigerator to set chocolate, about 1 hour.
- Remove plastic wrap from nests and fill with candy.
Makes about 12 nests.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (for nest only):
120 calories, 3.5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 2 g protein
