Nut nests filled with chocolate – a quick dessert for visitors

Name: Nut nests filled with chocolate – a quick dessert for visitors
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 200 ml water; 200 g powdered sugar; 150 g butter; 100 g dark chocolate; 150 g ground nuts (hazelnuts or walnuts); 250 g biscuits (e.g. butter or sponge); coarsely chopped nuts; grated coconut; Nutella or other favorite chocolate or nut risotto

Easy to prepare
20 portions
35 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Nut nests filled with chocolate are an ideal choice when you need to quickly prepare an impressive small dessert. The crunchy nut mixture combined with a soft chocolate filling will delight every guest. Even a beginner can handle the recipe.

For 20 portions

Ingredients

For the chocolate mixture:

200 ml water
200 g powdered sugar
150 g butter
100 g dark chocolate

For the dough:

150 g ground nuts (hazelnuts or walnuts)
250 g biscuits (e.g. butter or sponge)

For coating:

coarsely chopped nuts
grated coconut

For the filling:

Nutella or other favorite chocolate or nut risotto

Preparation procedure

Chocolate base In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat the water with the sugar, butter and broken chocolate. Stir until the sugar and chocolate have completely dissolved and a thick smooth sauce forms.
Combining with the biscuits and nuts Crush the biscuits finely (in a blender or with a rolling pin in a bag). In a bowl, mix the biscuit powder with the ground nuts, add the warm chocolate mixture and mix thoroughly.
Shaping the nests With moistened hands, take a spoonful of the mixture, shape into balls and lightly hollow out the center to form a "nest". Coat the surface in chopped nuts or coconut and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Filling the nests Press a little Nutella (or other filling) into each nest using a piping bag or a spoon.
Chilling Place the nests in the refrigerator for at least 10–15 minutes so the filling sets and the shape holds.

Time required and number of servings

Preparation and mixing: 10 min
Shaping and filling: 10 min
Chilling: 15 min
Total time: approx. 35 minutes
Servings: 20–24 nut nests

Conclusion

Nut nests filled with chocolate are a quick, inexpensive and yet very attractive dessert. The crunchy combination of biscuits and nuts together with a soft chocolate filling will delight every palate without you spending hours in the kitchen. Make them when unexpected guests arrive, or as a sweet surprise for afternoon coffee.