Easter Egg Kataifi Nests : A Crispy, Chocolatey Spring Dessert
These crispy, golden Easter Egg Kataifi Nests are the ultimate spring treat! Made with shredded kataifi pastry, rich Nutella, and topped with colorful chocolate Easter eggs, they’re playful, easy to assemble, and guaranteed to impress at your Easter table. Whether you’re hosting brunch or packing a sweet gift box, these nests are a festive favorite that both kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
Ingredients
200g kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo, thawed if frozen)
½ cup melted butter
½ cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
36 mini chocolate Easter eggs (3 per nest)
Optional: chopped pistachios or shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prep kataifi: Gently separate kataifi strands and toss with melted butter until evenly coated.
Shape nests: Press small amounts of kataifi into greased muffin tins, forming little nests with a slight well in the center.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely in the tin.
Add filling: Spoon about 1 tsp of Nutella into each nest.
Decorate: Place 3 mini chocolate eggs in each nest. Add optional garnishes if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g