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By Emily Leary. Published Feb 10, 2013 Modified Feb 18, 2021. 908 words. About 5 minutes to read this article. Green ad links may earn me a small fee at no extra cost to you.

Easter chocolate egg chick in a wheaty chocolate nest

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For Easter this year we've been practising modifying the creme egg chicks we usually make to produce this cheeky little fellow. The chick, the eggs and the nest are all completely edible so this is a great activity to try alongside some of my Easter craft ideas.

side angle shot Easter chocolate egg chick in a wheaty chocolate nest with a mummy too logo in the lower-right corner

This egg chick and nest makes for a great family craft activity as it's something that everyone can get involved with. It's a lot of fun... although you might find it hard to get to the end of the activity without a few eggs being eaten up!

Here's a video on how to bring this chocolate Easter craft to life and scroll down for the step by steps. Enjoy!

Ingredients

For the nest

  • 200 g (7.05 oz) dark chocolate melted
  • 4 shredded wheat biscuits
  • 0.5 tsp butter for greasing

For the chick

  • 4 giant chocolate buttons
  • 1 chocolate egg I used a Kinder Egg
  • 90 g (3.17 oz) mini eggs
  • 2 chocolate orange buttons
  • Black writing icing pen

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Loose-bottomed 20cm (8 inch) sandwich tin
  • Small plate

Instructions

In a large bowl, crush the shredded wheat.

Crush the wheat in a bowl for the first step in this Easter chick and nest activity
A bowl of shredded wheat - ready for the next step

Then stir in the chocolate (once melted), keeping back about a 1/2 tbsp to use with the chick.

Chunks of dark chocolate, ready to be melted
Melted dark chocolate, shown alongside mini Easter eggs
Mix the melted chocolate with the shredded wheat to create the nest
Melted chocolate mixed with shredded wheat, shown alongside mini eggs and a Kinder egg

Grease a sandwich tin and tip the shredded wheat mix into it.

Shredded wheat covered in melted chocolate, shown inside a greased sandwich tin

Press it into the tip so that it's slightly higher around the sides, then place in the fridge to set.

Chocolate shredded wheat in a sandwich tin, ready to be cooled in the fridge

Turn a clean plate or bowl upside down and place two chocolate buttons side by side on the base.

Two chocolate buttons, shown on the base of a small plate

Dab a little melted chocolate in the middle between the two.

Place some melted chocolate between the two chocolate buttons

Sit the egg on top, with the widest end at the bottom and leaning back slightly. Hold in place until the chocolate sets enough to allow you to let go.

Overhead shot of upside down plate with an upright chocolate egg

Dip the bottom edge of another button into the chocolate and stick on the side of the chick to make a wing. Repeat to make the other wing.

Add the wings to the chocolate egg Easter chick

Use dabs of chocolate to fix two white mini eggs, pointy end up, on to the egg to form the eyes.

White mini eggs are placed on top of the Easter egg chick to create eyes

The feet should have set enough now that you can lift the chick off the plate to lie flat. If it won't come away, run the hot tap over the other side of the plate for 1-2 seconds and the chick should lift away into your hand.

Easter egg chocolate chick shown lying on a table, surrounded by mini eggs

Trim a little off the edges of the two orange buttons, dip the trimmed edge in chocolate and stick on to make the beak.

Orange buttons are added to form the chick's beak

Use the black icing pen to draw on the pupils.

Easter egg chick now with eyes drawn on

Dab the pupils with a slightly wet finger to make them even and round.

The egg chick is nearly finished. Pupils are created using writing icing flattened to make circles

Retrieve your nest from the fridge and tip it out. If it's stuck, run the hot tap over the base of the tin for 1-2 seconds and it should drop out into your hand. Stand the chick in the middle of your nest.

Easter egg chick sat in the middle of the chocolate nest, taken out of the fridge and placed upon a table

Surround with the remaining Mini Eggs.

Chocolate Easter egg chick surrounded by mini eggs in a chocolate shredded wheat nest

Ta da! Isn't it cute?

This adorable Easter egg chocolate chick is surrounded by mini eggs on a shredded wheat base. A fun Easter craft for the whole family to enjoy.

I do hope you try this - it's super easy and the result is really effective.

This adorable Easter egg chocolate chick is surrounded by mini eggs on a shredded wheat base. A fun Easter craft for the whole family to enjoy.

Did you try this Easter craft activity? I'd love to know how it went!

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Easter chocolate egg chick in a wheaty chocolate nest

Learn how to turn a chocolate easter egg into a tasty chick that's super fun for kids to help make, placed on an edible chocolate nest and decorated with chocolate eggs!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Festive makes
Cuisine: British
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate chick, Easter chocolate egg chick, kinder egg chick
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

For the nest

  • 200 g (7.05 oz) dark chocolate melted
  • 4 shredded wheat biscuits
  • 0.5 tsp butter for greasing

For the chick

  • 4 giant chocolate buttons
  • 1 chocolate egg I used a Kinder Egg
  • 90 g (3.17 oz) mini eggs
  • 2 chocolate orange buttons
  • Black writing icing pen

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Loose-bottomed 20cm (8 inch) sandwich tin
  • Small plate

Instructions

For the nest

  • Melt the chocolate.
  • In a large bowl, crush the shredded wheat and then stir in the chocolate, keeping back about a 1/2 tbsp to use with the chick.
  • Grease a sandwich tin and press the shredded wheat mix into it, so it's slightly higher around the sides, then place in the fridge to set.

For the chick

  • Turn clean plate or bowl upside down and place two chocolate buttons side by side on the base.
  • Dab a little melted chocolate in the middle between the two.
  • Sit the egg on top, widest end at the bottom and leaning back slightly. Hold in place until the chocolate sets enough to allow you to let go.
  • Dip the bottom edge of another button into the chocolate and stick on the side of the chick to make a wing. Repeat to make the other wing.
  • Use dabs of chocolate to fix two white mini eggs, pointy end up, on to the egg to form the eyes.
  • The feet should have set enough now that you can lift the chick off the plate to lie flat. If it won't come away, run the hot tap over the other side of the plate for 1-2 seconds and the chick should lift away into your hand.
  • Trim a little off the edges of the two orange buttons, dip the trimmed edge in chocolate and stick on to make the beak. 
  • Use the black icing pen to draw on the pupils.
  • Dab the pupils with a slightly wet finger to make them even and round.

Bring it all together

  • Retrieve your nest from the fridge and tip out. If it's stuck, run the hot tap over the base of the tin for 1-2 seconds and it should drop out into your hand.
  • Stand the chick in the middle of your nest and surround with the remaining Mini Eggs.

Video

Notes

Work in a nice cool environment for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 4mg
* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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  1. Kristina says

    February 09, 2018 at 10:13 am

    oh my goodness this is the cutest thing I have seen! Need to try it!

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 09, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      Thanks! The kids love helping to make these and of course, they're perfect for Easter. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. Hannah says

    February 08, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Oh what a fun and delicious creation! Isn't it crazy how quickly Easter has come around too - but I'm not complaining haha! x

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 09, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you! You're right they're fun and easy to make - the kids loved helping with this recipe and of course they're perfect for Easter!

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline says

    February 06, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    That is the funniest looking chick I've seen in a long time and I love it! Great idea! I'm sure you're children will love it :)

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      Hehe thank you! Yes it's not very true to life but it's great fun :D

      Reply
  4. Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy blog says

    February 06, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    4 stars
    Shredded wheat is a great alternative to cornflakes that are used in Easter chocolate cakes. We’re going to givevthis a try. Cute chick as well x

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      Thank you so much. I'm really glad you like it. I can't wait to hear how you get on.

      Reply
  5. Melanie williams says

    February 06, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    I am super impressed with this - so clever. Looks great visually and ideal for easter :) x

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you! It's a real tradition for us to make them every Easter now!

      Reply
  6. Patrick says

    February 06, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    There is a reason why your blog is ranked 3rd in the UK because this is Easter bird and eggs is creative as all out!
    You should do videos of these types of treats....

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Awww that's so kind - I'm filming a video of it next week! :D

      Reply
  7. Joanna says

    February 06, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    What a cool idea, and I love that you've used a Kinder egg as the body, so that the children have a small surprise when they eat it.

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      Yes that just adds to the fun! :D

      Reply
  8. Mayah Camara says

    February 06, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Wow this is incredible! Such a creative way to make Easter fun. And between you and me these pictures made me wanna go and buy a batch of chocolate!

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you so much! Do try it!

      Reply
  9. Rhian westbury says

    February 06, 2018 at 8:43 am

    The nest looks so much better than the cornflake ones I used to make as a kid. A very cute recipe x

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 10:29 am

      Aw, thank you! I agree, doing it with wheat biscuits really adds to the look.

      Reply
  10. Yeah Lifestyle says

    February 06, 2018 at 8:39 am

    This is totally super cute and my kids would love making this and eating it of course!! I cant believe its going to be Easter soon...where has all the time flown?

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you! Yes it will be Easter in no time!

      Reply
  11. Sarah Bailey says

    February 06, 2018 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness how cute is this! I absolutely love the idea of making a wheaty chocolate nest with a little chick for Easter, I wonder if I'm too old to get away with doing it for myself.

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah! Never too old - I love making them...probably even more than the kids do! Heh!

      Reply
  12. Ana De- Jesus says

    February 05, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    It feels like it was Christmas just yesterday and now Easter is already around the corner isn't that insane? I have to say your craft egg chick is so cute. I bet it is delicious as well!

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 11:09 pm

      Yep the year goes in a flash! Thank you so much - it is indeed tasty.

      Reply
  13. Hannah denton says

    February 05, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    Oh my actual! That looks amazing! That’s so creative. It seems so simple too!

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      February 06, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  14. Sammie Hodges says

    February 11, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Love this! I am going to try it, will let you know how we get on!!!

    Reply
  15. Nicolette Roux @ Powerful Mothering says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Gorgeous! I just had to pin it :)

    Reply
  16. sharon roberts says

    February 10, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Loving this cake! What a fab idea to make a chick out of an chocolate egg ;-) Love it!!

    Reply
  17. DANIELLE VEDMORE says

    February 10, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Mmmmm looks yummy! Great way to get the kids involved! xoxo

    Reply
  18. The Brick Castle says

    February 10, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    That looks just fantastic! Totally cute. No child could turn that down - no adult either I think :D

    Reply
  19. Emma @mummymummymum says

    February 10, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Too cute Emily! and how is ayear since your creme egg chickens ???

    Reply
  20. Damson Lane says

    February 10, 2013 at 9:02 am

    So cute! Pinned :-)

    Reply
  21. Clare Nicholas says

    February 10, 2013 at 4:53 am

    Wow. Emmy will love this. I must try.

    Thank you

    Reply

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