Ingredients:
FILLING
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER NestEggs, finely chopped
PHYLLO NESTS
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces (1/2 package) kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), thawed according to package directions
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER NestEggs, wrapped
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly brush 12-cup muffin pan with melted butter.
FOR FILLING:
MIX nuts, sugar, cinnamon and chopped Nestlé NestEggs in medium bowl. Set aside.
FOR PHYLLO NESTS:
PULL phyllo into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place phyllo in large mixer bowl and separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss pile with sugar and cinnamon. Add remaining melted butter; toss pile. Divide phyllo mixture among muffin cups; press onto bottoms and up sides.
FILL center of nests with 1 tablespoon walnut filling.
BAKE for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden and crispy. Let cool completely in pan; fill each nest with 3 wrapped Nestlé NestEggs.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
12 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12