Introduction

This delightful Chocolate Krispie Chick is a fun and festive treat perfect for Easter or any celebration. Combining crunchy Rice Krispies with creamy milk chocolate and charming marzipan details, it’s both tasty and visually adorable. With simple steps, you can create a unique chocolate egg that’s sure to impress.

The image shows a chocolate Easter egg made with crispy puffed rice, shaped like a chick. The egg is dark brown with a crunchy texture. It has two white candy eyes with small brown dots in the center placed near the top front. A simple white icing smile is drawn below the eyes. On each side, white icing outlines wings. The egg sits upright on a group of yellow candy feet that have a soft, smooth texture. Around the egg lie small pastel-colored egg candies in white, pink, and purple. The background has a soft blue tone, and a white bowl with pastel eggs is slightly blurred in the back. The whole scene is set on a white marbled surface with a sheer pink ribbon flowing gently near the bottom. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

175g milk chocolate, broken into pieces, plus extra for decorating

50g Rice Krispies cereal

2 x 50g bags chocolate mini eggs

2 white chocolate buttons

50g golden marzipan

25g white chocolate, broken into pieces, plus extra for decorating, melted and cooled a little

2 chocolate egg moulds

Piping bag

Rolling pin

Flat pastry brush or small paintbrush

Instructions

Step 1: Break the milk chocolate into pieces and gently melt it in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until smooth.

Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies, mixing well to coat them evenly with the chocolate.

Step 3: Spoon half the mixture into one chocolate egg mould, using the back of a spoon to press it into a thick, even layer along the inside, leaving a sturdy edge. Repeat with the second mould and place both in a cool place to set.

Step 4: Chill the moulds in the fridge for 5 minutes to firm up the chocolate layers slightly. Avoid leaving them longer to prevent condensation and discoloration.

Step 5: Carefully unmould the chocolate egg halves. Fill one half with some of the chocolate mini eggs, then join the two halves together using melted chocolate to seal. Patch any gaps with extra Rice Krispies and melted chocolate. Leave to set in a cool place.

Step 6: To create the chick’s eyes, paint small blobs of melted milk chocolate onto the white chocolate buttons and attach them to the egg using more melted chocolate. Using a piping bag filled with the melted white chocolate, pipe a beak and wings and allow to set.

Step 7: Roll out the golden marzipan on greaseproof paper to about ½ cm thick. Cut out two feet large enough to support the chick and, once the egg is fully set, place the chick on them, gently pressing so it stands upright.

Step 8: Scatter additional mini eggs around your chick to create a decorative nest for a festive finish.

Tips & Variations

Chilling the egg halves briefly before joining makes the process easier and helps avoid melting or warping the chocolate.

Use dark chocolate instead of milk for a richer flavor, or add a pinch of sea salt to the melted chocolate for balance.

For a colorful twist, incorporate mini pastel candy eggs or edible glitter on the wings and feet.

Ensure the marzipan feet are thick enough to support the egg’s weight to prevent tipping.

Storage

Store your Chocolate Krispie Chick in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It will keep well for up to one week. Avoid refrigerating for long periods to prevent condensation causing discoloration. To refresh if bloom occurs, let the chocolate come to room temperature before serving. If reheating is needed, warm gently and briefly to avoid melting the structure.

FAQs

Can I use other cereals instead of Rice Krispies?

Yes, you can substitute with other crisp cereals like cornflakes or puffed wheat for a different texture, but Rice Krispies provide the classic crunch and binding consistency best suited for this recipe.

What if I don’t have chocolate egg moulds?

Without moulds, you can shape the chocolate and Rice Krispie mix by hand into an egg or chick shape on parchment paper and allow it to set. Decorating may be a bit more challenging but still delicious and fun to make.