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.
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
- Small plate
Instructions
In a large bowl, crush the shredded wheat.
Then stir in the chocolate (once melted), keeping back about a 1/2 tbsp to use with the chick.
Grease a sandwich tin and tip the shredded wheat mix into it.
Press it into the tip so that it's slightly higher around the sides, then place in the fridge to set.
Turn a 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, 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.
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.
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.
Surround with the remaining Mini Eggs.
Ta da! Isn't it cute?
I do hope you try this - it's super easy and the result is really effective.
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
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
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.
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Kristina says
oh my goodness this is the cutest thing I have seen! Need to try it!
Emily Leary says
Thanks! The kids love helping to make these and of course, they're perfect for Easter. Let me know if you try it!
Hannah says
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
Emily Leary says
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!
Jacqueline says
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 :)
Emily Leary says
Hehe thank you! Yes it's not very true to life but it's great fun :D
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy blog says
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
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much. I'm really glad you like it. I can't wait to hear how you get on.
Melanie williams says
I am super impressed with this - so clever. Looks great visually and ideal for easter :) x
Emily Leary says
Thank you! It's a real tradition for us to make them every Easter now!
Patrick says
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....
Emily Leary says
Awww that's so kind - I'm filming a video of it next week! :D
Joanna says
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.
Emily Leary says
Yes that just adds to the fun! :D
Mayah Camara says
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!
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much! Do try it!
Rhian westbury says
The nest looks so much better than the cornflake ones I used to make as a kid. A very cute recipe x
Emily Leary says
Aw, thank you! I agree, doing it with wheat biscuits really adds to the look.
Yeah Lifestyle says
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?
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Yes it will be Easter in no time!
Sarah Bailey says
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.
Emily Leary says
Thanks so much, Sarah! Never too old - I love making them...probably even more than the kids do! Heh!
Ana De- Jesus says
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!
Emily Leary says
Yep the year goes in a flash! Thank you so much - it is indeed tasty.
Hannah denton says
Oh my actual! That looks amazing! That’s so creative. It seems so simple too!
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much!
Sammie Hodges says
Love this! I am going to try it, will let you know how we get on!!!
Nicolette Roux @ Powerful Mothering says
Gorgeous! I just had to pin it :)
sharon roberts says
Loving this cake! What a fab idea to make a chick out of an chocolate egg ;-) Love it!!
DANIELLE VEDMORE says
Mmmmm looks yummy! Great way to get the kids involved! xoxo
The Brick Castle says
That looks just fantastic! Totally cute. No child could turn that down - no adult either I think :D
Emma @mummymummymum says
Too cute Emily! and how is ayear since your creme egg chickens ???
Damson Lane says
So cute! Pinned :-)
Clare Nicholas says
Wow. Emmy will love this. I must try.
Thank you