Celebrate Easter with these Enchanting Easter Nests, featuring flaky layers of pastry filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread. Each nest is delicately crafted to mimic the charming appearance of a bird's nest, complete with chocolate eggs nestled inside. This recipe is both a feast for the eyes and a delicious treat, making it a perfect addition to your holiday festivities.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These Easter nests combine the irresistible flakiness of yeast-based pastry with the decadent richness of chocolate hazelnut spread. The simplicity of the recipe, coupled with the delightful final presentation, makes these nests a hit for both bakers and those indulging in their creation. They're especially appealing for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for themed holiday treats.
Perfect Occasion: These nests are ideal for an Easter celebration, adding a festive and thematic touch to your dessert table. They are also wonderful for spring gatherings, children's parties, or as a fun baking project to undertake with family members. Serve them at your Easter brunch or as a sweet snack after an Easter egg hunt to delight guests of all ages.
Decoration Tips: After filling the nests with the chocolate hazelnut cream, top each one with a few small chocolate eggs to enhance the nest-like appearance. For a colorful touch, you can use pastel-colored chocolate eggs. A sprinkle of edible glitter or shredded coconut around the nests can mimic the look of hay or grass, adding an extra layer of whimsy to your presentation.
Ingredients:
- 500 g yeast-leavened puff pastry
- Chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 egg yolk mixed with a bit of cream (for brushing)
- Chocolate eggs (for decoration)
- 200 g cream cheese
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 3 heaping teaspoons cocoa powder
- 50 g powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Roll out a sheet of thawed puff pastry and spread a generous layer of chocolate hazelnut spread over it. Cover with another rolled-out pastry sheet. Cut the layered pastry into ~2 cm strips. Twist each strip as shown in the video and form into a nest shape. Brush with the egg yolk and cream mixture and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes.
- For the cream, blend together cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and cocoa until smooth. Once the nests have cooled, pipe this cream into each one. Decorate with chocolate eggs and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for added texture.
Voilà! Enjoy this festive treat!