PHYLLO NESTS

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Speckled jelly-bean "eggs" in a crispy phyllo nest make for a sweetly seasonal dessert. Use kataifi, pre-shredded phyllo, which is sold frozen at Greek grocers and large supermarkets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for tin
8 ounces (1/2 package) kataifi, thawed
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, (optional)
Jelly beans, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 12-cup muffin tin with butter. Pull phyllo into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place in a bowl; separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, if using.
  • Divide among 12 muffin cups; press into bottom and up sides. Cook until golden and crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool; fill with jelly beans.

Kyle Nelson
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These phyllo nests are the perfect way to impress your guests. They're beautiful and delicious.


Yaseen Karachi
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I love that these phyllo nests can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Raaz KsRi
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These phyllo nests are so versatile. I've filled them with everything from savory fillings to sweet fillings and they're always delicious.


Nawaraj Bhandari
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I've made these phyllo nests several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Dat boi N/A
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These phyllo nests are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Ashiq Hussein 2
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I made these phyllo nests for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.


Flower Glow 2011
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These phyllo nests were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious.


Ncube Xolani
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I've never made phyllo nests before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Ummaid Afridi
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These phyllo nests are the perfect way to impress your guests. They're beautiful and delicious.


Macky _thecoolbean
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I love that these phyllo nests can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Leonel Bustillos
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These phyllo nests are so versatile. I've filled them with everything from savory fillings to sweet fillings and they're always delicious.


Mary Boakye
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I've made these phyllo nests several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Mohan Parajuli
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These phyllo nests were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.