Best 7 Birds Nests Ii Recipes

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"Birds Nests II" is a delightful appetizer or snack that combines the crispy crunch of wonton wrappers with the savory flavors of shrimp and vegetables. These edible nests are not only eye-catching but also a burst of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the best recipe for crafting these delicious treats in this comprehensive article, where we explore various techniques, essential ingredients, and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unique and delectable dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BIRD NESTS



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Fun Spring Treats! Kids love them. Use a 6 or 12 cup muffin tin depending on desired size of nests. We made only 6 nest with this recipe so we could overlap the top and give an "edge" for our bird to sit on. You could serve these right away or wrap them in a pretty cellophane bag and give them as a gift.

Provided by JamiLeigh

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
1/4 cup butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) package candy coated chocolate eggs
6 marshmallow peeps
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Use a 6 or 12 cup muffin tin depending on desired size of nests. We made only 6 nest with this recipe so we could overlap the top and give an "edge" for our bird to sit on.
  • Heat butter and marshmallows over medium heat.
  • Stir till melted.
  • Add noodles and stir till completely coated.
  • Spray muffin tin then hands with cooking spray.
  • Place mixture into muffin cups and shape with hands to form "nests".
  • Refrigerate.
  • Approximately 30 minutes later, gently remove nests from muffin tin and perch a Peep on the side. (It helps if the nest is still a bit sticky, this will "glue" the peep on.).
  • Place nests on a tray and put back in the fridge till completely set.
  • Fill with candy eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 199.5, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 2.9

BIRDS' NESTS



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People have been known to squawk with delight over Anna Olson's creative and delicious baking treat!Makes 6 individual desserts

Provided by Anna Olson

Categories     bake,Bake With Anna Olson,dessert,eggs and dairy,fruit,Gourmet,Party Favourites,pastry,snack

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large egg whites, at room temperature
0.3699999999999999955591079015 tsp cream of tartar
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh mixed berries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 F. Trace 6 circles, each 2 ½-inches across and with at least 2 inches between them using marker on parchment paper, then flip the paper over onto a baking tray.
  • Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar first on low speed, then once the whites are foamy increase the speed and slowly pour in the sugar while whipping. Continue to whip until the whites on high speed until they hold a stiff peak when beaters are lifted.
  • Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the meringue and pipe circles within the lines drawn on the parchment, completely filling the circles. Pipe a ring or meringue on top of the outside edge, creating the "nest" effect, spiraling up to about 2-inches above the base.
  • Place the meringues into the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 275 F. Bake the meringues for 45 to 65 minutes (this timing will be impacted by the outdoor temperature and humidity, making the meringues take longer if it is humid or warm out). If you find that the meringues are starting to brown, crack open the oven door and continue to bake. Cool the meringues completely to room temperature on the baking tray, then gently lift to store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
  • For assembly, whip the cream to soft peaks and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Place a birds' nest onto each plate, dollop the cream into the centre of the nest and top with berries. Serve immediately.
  • The meringues can be baked up to a day in advance, but they should be assembled immediately before serving.

BIRD NESTS



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This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. -Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
24 yellow chicks Peeps candy
1 package (12 ounces) M&M's eggs or other egg-shaped candy

Steps:

  • In a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chips for decorations; keep warm., Add pretzel sticks to remaining chips; stir to coat evenly. Drop mixture into 24 mounds on waxed paper; shape into bird nests using 2 forks., Dip bottoms of Peeps in reserved chips; place in nests. Attach eggs with remaining chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BIRD'S NESTS III



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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

BIRDS' NESTS IV



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The thumb print cookie that melts in your mouth, with creamy frosting.

Provided by Maureen Worman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
¼ cup warm water
¾ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
  • Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
  • Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
  • To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

CEREAL BIRDS' NESTS



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Marshmallows, cereal and candy is all you need to create these sweet birds' nest treats.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups large marshmallows plus 9 marshmallows
3 3/4 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal (from 16.2-oz box)
2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ fluffy white frosting
5 banana stretchy and tangy taffy candies (from 6-oz bag)
9 orange slice candies (wedges)
18 miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and 3 cups of the marshmallows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after every minute, until smooth. Gently stir in cereal until thoroughly coated.
  • Spray 1/2 cup measuring cup with cooking spray. Measure rounded 1/2 cupfuls cereal mixture onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheets. Shape into nest shapes.
  • To make the birds, cut feet, beaks and wings out of the taffy candy. Adhere to each of the remaining 9 marshmallows with a small amount of the frosting. Cut tops off orange slice candies; use frosting to adhere on top of each marshmallow for crest. Place 2 miniature chocolate chips on front of each marshmallow with frosting for eyes. Place 1 marshmallow in each of the cereal nests.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

BIRD'S NEST TREATS



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I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. -Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup jelly beans or candy eggs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips; heat and stir for 2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chow mein noodles until well coated. , Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; press an indentation in the center of nest. Fill each nest with three or four jelly beans or candy eggs. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips for Making Birds Nests:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will help ensure that your birds nests turn out flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Be careful when frying the wonton wrappers. They can burn easily, so be sure to watch them closely.
  • Serve the birds nests immediately. They are best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer.

Conclusion:

Birds nests are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give birds nests a try. You won't be disappointed.

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