Chocolate nest for decorating Easter cake

2 servings

20 minutes

A chocolate nest for decorating kulich is a delicate and exquisite element of festive baking inspired by Russian culinary traditions. It symbolizes coziness and family warmth and serves as a wonderful finishing touch to the Easter kulich. The fragile structure of chocolate threads creates an airy effect, while the slight bitterness of dark chocolate harmonizes with the sugar glaze and almond dragee. The nest not only decorates the pastry but also makes the cooking process more creative: chaotic patterns of chocolate resemble a real bird's nest. With such decor, the kulich transforms into a culinary masterpiece that emphasizes the solemnity of the moment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 508.8
• Proteins: 1.5g
• Fats: 8.9g
• Carbohydrates: 111.9g

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate: 50 g
• Powdered sugar: 200 g
• Water: 3 tbsp
• Almond dragee: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Place the chocolate in a piping bag and melt it in the microwave or in hot water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 50 g

3. Slightly inflate the balloon, place it in a glass, and grease the top with vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

4. Cut the corner of the piping bag and randomly squeeze chocolate onto the ball.

5. Put the chocolate nest in the fridge to harden faster.

6. Mix powdered sugar with water until a smooth consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 200 g
   • Water: 3 tablespoons

7. Cover the Easter cake with icing.

8. Install a nest on top, cut the bottom for better stability.

9. Pour a little glaze into the nest to secure it on the kulich. Let it set.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 200 g

10. Place the egg-shaped dragee in the nest.

    Required ingredients:

    • Almond dragee:  to taste

11. To serve.