Description
Delight in these charming Coconut Easter Nests, a festive and sweet treat perfect for celebrating the holiday. Made with shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla, these golden nests are baked to perfection and filled with colorful mini egg-shaped candies for a playful and delicious dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Nest Ingredients
- 14 oz flaked coconut (1 bag)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- Cadbury mini egg-shaped candies or similar candy, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly combine the flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, egg white, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is well blended and sticky.
- Form Mounds: Use about 1/4 cup of the coconut mixture to form mounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the coconut mounds in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. If the nests lose their shape during baking, gently reshape them with a cup by pressing and rotating around the edges.
- Create Indentations: Once out of the oven, and while still warm, make an indentation in the center of each baked nest using your thumb or a rounded measuring spoon to form the classic nest shape.
- Cool and Fill: Let the nests cool completely on a wire rack. After cooling, fill the center of each nest with Cadbury mini egg-shaped candies or similar egg-shaped sweets to complete the look.
Notes
- Allow nests to cool completely before adding the candies to prevent melting or sticking.
- If the nests flatten too much during baking, reshape them carefully while still warm.
- For a different flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Store nests in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience during Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
