Crispy Chocolate Coconut Nests
Transform your dessert table into a whimsical delight with these Crispy Chocolate Coconut Nests! Perfect for springtime celebrations or as a fun no-bake treat, these adorable nests combine lightly toasted shredded coconut, crispy rice cereal, and rich semi-sweet chocolate for a perfectly crunchy and indulgent base. Shaped into little nests and filled with colorful mini chocolate eggs or candy-coated almonds, they’re as charming as they are delicious. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time, these nests are ideal for busy schedules and impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you're hosting Easter brunch or simply need a festive dessert, these chocolate coconut nests are a show-stopping favorite that can be stored easily for up to a week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs or candy-coated almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
In a heatproof bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter. Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and toasted coconut. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top and gently fold together until the cereal and coconut are well coated in chocolate.
Using a spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping each mound into a small 'nest' with an indentation in the center.
While the nests are still soft, gently press 2-3 mini chocolate eggs or candy-coated almonds into the center of each nest.
Refrigerate the nests for 30 minutes or until fully set.
Once firm, remove the nests from the baking sheet and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.1 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.5 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1720 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 583.6 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 318.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 41.9 mg | 233% | |
| Potassium | 1136 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
