Easter Chick Nests
An Original Recipe by Not Quite Nigella
Makes 12 "Hens"
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200grams milk or dark chocolate
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10grams white chocolate
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50grams white fondant
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50 grams chocolate fondant
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2 cups shredded coconut
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6x Ferrero Rondnoirs
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6x Ferrero Raffaellos
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24 flaked almonds
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A little yellow fondant (a small ball will do, they're for small eyes)
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A little red or orange fondant for the beak and comb
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Speckled eggs
Step 1 - Line a baking tray with baking paper. First melt the milk chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler. Once melted and smooth, mix in the coconut and place rough circles on the paper to approximate nests. Place each of the Rondnoirs and Raffaelos in each nestling them into the centre.
Step 2 - Roll 6 balls of white fondant in a smaller size than the Raffaelo (this is for the head). Melt the white chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler. Affix an almond onto each side of a Raffaelo like a wing and attach the head to the body with white chocolate. Allow to set.
Step 3 - 2. Roll 6 balls of chocolate fondant in a smaller size than the Rondnoir (this is for the head). Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler. Dip the almond into the dark chocolate and then affix an almond onto each side of a Rondnoir like a wing and attach the head to the body with dark chocolate. Allow to set (don't throw out the leftover milk chocolate, you can use it to make the iris of the eyes as you'll only need the tiniest amount).
Step 4 - Roll a beak shape with your fingers and using water affix it to the front of each hen. Then shape a comb and using water affix it to the top. Then roll eyes and attach these using water. Re-melt the milk chocolate and using a toothpick draw the iris of the eye in. And don't forget to add the fluffy chicks! ;)