Nest With Eggs
Chocolate Project

By Bob Sherman

This is a very simple Spring or Easter project that is fun to make. The finished nests are colorful and taste great. The basis for the nests are a haystack mixture, but with extra toasted coconut to make them more "twiggy" looking.

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PLEASE NOTE!! - Although chocolate making is relatively safe for the entire family to participate, adult supervision is required.

Chocolate
I prefer to use chocolate wafers designed for home molding chocolate. My preferred brand is Merckens which works well with all chocolate molding projects, is available in a wide selection of colors, and tastes great.

Melting Chocolate
Either melting method may be used, but I find the double boiler works best for this.

Double Boiler - See Double Boiler Usage Instructions.

A microwave may also be used but care must be taken not to overheat the chocolate.

1. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Heat for 30 seconds.
3. Remove and stir.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the chocolate is creamy.
5. Optimum usage temperature is about 90 degrees F. Do not place the thermometer in the microwave!

Chocolate Making Supplies And Materials

The following chocolate making supplies and other materials were used to make this project. Clicking on the item name will bring you to that item's page with a full description and ordering information.

• Peanut Butter Cup Mold - Or any similarly shaped mold
• Chocolate Coating - Milk chocolate was used here, along with several colors but these can be made in any flavor
• Toasted Coconut
• Double Boiler
• Thermometer
• Jelly Beans
• 8 ounce Box - Optional
• 8 ounce, 6 Cavity Box Insert - Optional
• Favor Box - Optional, use for single nest packaging
• Spring Fill - Optional

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1
The chocolate mold is used without modification.

Step 2
You will need several jelly beans for each chocolate nest.

Step 3
Melt the chocolate, then add toasted coconut.

Step 4
Stir well and if necessary add more toasted coconut until the mix looks like twigs or grass.

Step 5
Drop a spoonful into each mold cavity and make a depression in the center with your finger.

Note: A loose clump is more desirable here. We are using the mold only for the basic shape - do not try to pack the mold

Step 6
Set several jelly beans into each chocolate nest.

Step 7
Allow the nests to cool.

Step 8
Place the mold in your freezer until they de mold easily - approximately 7 minutes.

Step 9
Nice packaging makes these chocolate nests into a wonderful gift.

Step 10
Individual nests can also be boxed or bagged using spring shred fill.

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - March 2008. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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