Best 8 Birds Nest Pudding Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect "Birds Nest Pudding Pie." This classic dessert combines the richness of chocolate with the velvety texture of pudding, topped with a crown of meringue nests, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting this delectable treat, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delectable adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BIRD'S-NEST PUDDING PIE



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We like to think of this dessert as the turducken of pies -- spiced, cranberry-stuffed apples are baked in a pie shell, surrounded by cake batter. It's inspired by the bird's-nest pudding in Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic "Farmer Boy."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 disk Test Kitchen's Favorite Deep-Dish Pate Brisee
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 small McIntosh apples (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces, plus 2 tablespoons, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, separated, plus 1 large egg white
1/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut out a 13-inch round. Fit into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Blind-bake crust: Line chilled crust with parchment and then foil, pressing into corners to hold up sides. Fill with baking beans or rice. Bake until sides are set and beginning to turn golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove paper and beans from crust and continue baking until bottom crust is golden brown and dry, about 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Peel apples; scoop out cores from stem ends with a melon baller or a sharp-tipped spoon, leaving bottom ends intact. Fill hollows with 1 heaping tablespoon cranberry mixture, pressing down to fit as much in as possible and mounding slightly over tops. Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Dot with room-temperature butter. Thirty-five minutes before crust is done, place in oven and bake 25 minutes, turning apples halfway through so sides facing edge of dish face in. Cover with foil and bake until apples are just barely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 5 to 10 minutes more. Toss remaining 1/4 cup cranberries with juices in bottom of dish.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolk with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until combined. Whisk in flour mixture, then melted butter and milk. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into warm crust. Nestle apples into batter, spooning cranberries and 2 tablespoons of juices from dish over top. Return to oven; bake until pie is puffed and beginning to turn golden on edges, and springs back when pressed in center, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool at least 45 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream.

BIRD'S NEST PIE



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When we were kids, our favorite dessert at Grandma's house was Bird's Nest Pie. Maybe we were fascinated by the name of the treat, but that can't be the only reason we liked it-there were never any leftovers! This family recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 medium apples, peeled and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Divide apples evenly between two greased 9-in. pie plates; set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, buttermilk and egg; mix well. Divide batter and pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until pies are lightly browned and test done. Invert onto serving plates (so apples are on the top). Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BIRDS'-NEST PUDDING (LITTLE HOUSE)



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This is a traditional apple dessert, where the apples are cooked in a fluffy crust. This recipe comes from "The Little House Cookbook" by Barbara M Walker, and it featured in "Farmer Boy." This is my favorite recipe from this cookbook.

Provided by Sascha

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon butter
6 tart apples (about 2 pounds)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
1 cup homogenized milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 pint heavy cream

Steps:

  • Butter a baking dish (2-quart). Peel and core the apples and place them in the dish. Fill the wholes with brown sugar, pressing slightly, and sprinkle half the nutmeg on top. Place in preheated 350 ° F oven to start baking while you prepare the batter.
  • Separate the eggs, putting the yolks into a larger bowl and the whites onto a platter. Beat whites with a fork or whisk until they no longer slip from the tilted platter. Beat the yolks until they change color; stir in maple flavoring and milk. In smaller bowl mix flour, cream or tartar, baking powder, salt, and any remaining brown sugar. Stir this mixture quickly into the liquid. Fold the egg whites into this thin batter.
  • Pour the batter evenly over and around the partly cooked apples and return dish to the oven, baking it until the crust has browned, another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While the pudding bakes, stir the powdered sugar and remaining nutmeg into a pitcher of heavy cream. Take the finished pudding directly to the table before it falls, and turn each serving onto a plate so the apple is nested in the fluffy crust. Pour sweetened cream over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 219.3, Sodium 324.2, Carbohydrate 85.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 61.9, Protein 8.6

BIRDS NEST PIE



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Here's an easy one for ya. Plain and simple. I usually thinly slice the apples with the slicing disc on my food processor and away they go. Enjoy with a dip of your favorite ice cream.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sour milk (To make sour milk, place 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a measuring cup; add enough milk to equal 1 c)
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Divide apples evenly between two greased 9-inch pie plates; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, sour milk and egg; mix well.
  • Divide batter and pour over apples.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until pies are lightly browned and test done.
  • Immediately invert onto serving plates (so apples are on the top).
  • Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over apples.
  • Serve warm.

BIRD'S NEST PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 medium apples, peeled and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sour milk *
1 egg
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Divide apples evenly between two greased 9-in. pie plates set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, sour milk and egg mix well. Divide batter and pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until pies are lightly browned and test done. Invert onto serving plates (so apples are on the top). Combine all topping ingredients sprinkle over apples. Serve warm. (*To sour milk, place 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a measuring cup add enough milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes.)© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BIRD'S NESTS III



Bird's Nests III image

The kids can help fill the nests.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups chow mein noodles
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
30 small jellybeans

Steps:

  • Line a cookie sheet with foil and grease with spray-on cooking oil.
  • Pour noodles into a large bowl. Melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Pour marshmallow mixture over noodles, stirring until well coated.
  • Rub some butter on hands and form noodle mixture into six round balls. Place balls on prepared cookie sheet. With the back of a teaspoon, press the center of each ball to make a hollow indentation.
  • Let nests set until they are firm. Fill each with small jelly beans. (Other small candies of your choice may be substituted, such as M & M's, small gumdrops, chocolate covered raisins, chocolate covered peanuts, etc.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 18 g

BIRD'S NEST PIE (OAMC)



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Modification of Bird's Nest Pie found in Once-a-Month Cooking, removing the egg. Works very well and was a family pleaser.

Provided by David and Kat

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti (use half)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
6 tablespoons water
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 lb bulk Italian sausage or 1 lb turkey sausage
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Break spaghetti in half, and cook as directed on package until al dente; drain.
  • While spaghetti is warm, combine with flax seed, 6 tablespoons water, and Parmesan chees.
  • Use a spoon to press spaghetti into bottom and up sides of a well-greased, 10-inch pie plate.
  • Saute onion in margarine, mix with sour cream, and spread over crust.
  • At same time, brown sausage in a large skillet; drain fat.
  • Stir in tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon over sour cream mixture.
  • Cover dish with foil and freeze. Put cheese slices in a 1-quart bag; attach to side of dish.
  • To prepare for serving, thaw pie and cheese, preheat over to 350 degrees. Bake pie, uncovered for 25 miutes. Arrange mozzarella slices on top; return pie to oven until cheese melts.

EASTER BIRD'S NESTS



Easter Bird's Nests image

Such a cute edible decoration!

Provided by Jilly

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups miniature marshmallows
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups crispy chow mein noodles
cooking spray
40 candy-coated milk chocolate eggs

Steps:

  • Cook and stir marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the marshmallows melt completely into the mixture, about 5 minutes.
  • Put chow mein noodles into a large bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over the chow mein noodles; stir to coat.
  • Spray hands with cooking spray or coat with butter so the noodles will not stick to your hands. Scoop noodle mixture from bowl with an ice cream scoop and form into balls, hollowing the center out to create the nest. Arrange 4 chocolate eggs into each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and cream.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the excess dough around the edges.
  • To make the meringue topping, be sure to use room temperature egg whites. This will help them whip up light and fluffy.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue topping under the broiler. Just be sure to watch it closely so that it doesn't burn.
  • Serve the pie warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Birds Nest Pudding Pie is a classic dessert that is always a hit. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it with a chocolate or vanilla pudding filling, or with a fruit topping, this pie is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Birds Nest Pudding Pie a try.

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