I recently spotted the world’s cutest Easter dessert idea on sign. I immediately knew I had to recreate it at home. So, today I present an amazing Easter dessert recipe – Bird’s Nests…
But first, I must get dinner “out of the way”. I made turkey meatloaf. Who am I? So weird.
If it wasn’t for all the ketchup I piled on the plate I’d think I was another meat lovin’ blogger!
Okay, back to the Easter Birds Nest Dessert Recipe…
Yesterday I headed to the store to pick up the supplies: coconut and Cadbury Mini Eggs…
Hmmm, the Cadbury Mini Eggs are already open. That’s weird 
First I toasted the coconut, because only vampire birds have nests this color…
Spread it in one thin layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch it carefully as it can burn. 
The coconut should be toasted to a J-Wow like tan.
If you went all the way to Snooki you went too far…
(source)
Once it’s nice and toasty set it aside to cool.
While it’s cooling, whip up 5 egg whites and 1/4tsp vanilla. I use a handheld mixer because I’m not one of those fancy bloggers who owns a Kitchenaid. Not that I wouldn’t mind one (hint, hint)…
Fold the toasted coconut into the egg whites.
Form big balls of the coconut mix with a large spoon and place on a well sprayed/oiled cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes. Watch closely as the coconut is already toasty!
Place coconut macaroons birds nests on a plate and allow to cool.
Create a small “bed” in the middle of the birds nest and gently lay 3 eggs in it.
Watch carefully for any cracks in the eggs. This means they are about to hatch and you should eat them immediately to prevent this.
I spot a crack! Nom nom nom…
Easter Coconut Birds Nests
Enjoy!
Happy Easter 
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omg! those are adorable i must try this!
haha..Jwoww brown! the nests are super cute.
So cute!! I will def. try this with my kids!! love this idea!! THX!!
HA! Tan references are better than timers. I will try this for the kids and become SUPER MOM!
Hi Lady! It makes me happy to see ya here
You’re already super mom!
I. Am. Making. This. Recipe.
Now that I know how tan to make the coconut that is
now you’re talking a baking language i can understand: jwow tan vs snooki…why don’t more bakers/bloggers use easy real-life references like this?!!! i get it!!!
this is a FUN RECIPE, monica – thanks for sharing. i love easy, cutesie, themed baking ideas, and this one fits the bill!
These are adorable!!!! I love this recipe for Easter.
These are so cute!! At first I thought they were hashbrowns with chocolaet eggs on top lol. I want to make these for easter…I cant wait for easter! Once lent is over I am going to eat every piece of candy in sight! nom nom nom
they are SO CUTE! I will have to try these out, i cannot believe easter season is upon us, time seems to be going quickly!
Awe, if I had kids I would totally make this for them – too cute! I might have to pass this idea on to some friends with little ones.
so cute! and looks like something i can do – because a hand mixer is one kitchen gadget i do have!
making these this weekend, thanks monica!
those birds nests are adorable!
It is 6:30 am and I want those NOW!
I would eat all of those before anyone even realized I made them. I love coconut, and to add chocolate to that is like a little nest of heaven.
Love the bird nests idea. At first I thought it was hash browns and I wasn’t sure why they’d have robin eggs on top? Sweet and savory? LOL
Oh. My. Gosh. Those bird’s nests are the most adorable things I have ever seen. I absolutely love it!
Also, talking about food color in shades of Jersey Shore? Genius.
Ok thank you so much for this!!! I LOVE it! Now I have a dessert for Easter!!! Oh and love the reference to Jersey Shore!!!
Between the Jersey Shore references and eating the eggs that are about to hatch, the water I was drinking is now all over my keyboard.
I agree with caitlin…it makes much more sense once I realized they were made of coconut instead of hashbrowns
. They sound delish!
Ahh those nests are so adorable!!!!!
This is too cute for words!
Cadbury eggs are amazing. That is all.
Ben just bought some the other day. He’s going to freeze one to see how the “insides” are frozen
That’s so cute!! What a great idea.
YUM. Those look AWESOME. I love anything coconut. And those eggs are SO GOOD.
i make similar cookies with almond m&ms…and dyed coconut!! http://www.thesweetslife.com/2010/04/almond-m-easter-nests.html been eating them for years–they’re my FAVE!
just discovered the mini cad. eggs this year so i’ll have to try with those!
Just checked out your cookies! Too cute
Those are so cute!
What a great idea! I need to make those.
I thought you gave up sweets for Lent?
I did. It’s been going okay, but I did eat a few chocolate eggs. I don’t like coconut, so I didn’t eat any of the birds nests. Ben loves coconut so it is good when I feel the urge to bake, but don’t want to tempt myself!
Hey, I get it. I could never give up sweets, so props to you. I gave up all lying for Lent (including the litle white lies), but I’ve slippd up a few times (how do you not lie when someone asks you if you wouldn’t mind working through lunch on a school project?! You have to say you don’t mind…).
hahhaha a J-Woww like tan….too funny!
What a super cute recipe! Love it!
Such a cute idea, and I thoroughly appreciate your Jersey shore reference…I now know EXACTLY how dark the coconut should be, gotta love a good pop culture analogy!
Oh my gosh, how totally cute is that?! I love them!
I can’t believe how simple these are–have to try. And I will always use the description of Snooki now, when it comes to just-overdone coconut…
Just made these! My parents and I get together on Saturdays after my long run and their long ride for ALC training. I whipped the eggs too much and forgot to spray the baking sheet. Waiting for them to cool completely before trying to peel the foil off but I’ve already snuck some. They taste like coconut cake. Going to be perfect for dessert! I’ll definitely be making these again! Thanks!
Yeah! Glad you liked them
Those are adorable! I’d be tempted to put a Peep on top of the mini eggs for full effect.
Totally making these!!
So do you just mix the eggs till mixed or to a certain stage?
So I was planning to make some nests for my roommate’s Easter dinner and then I saw a variation on the recipe where in the nest before you add the eggs you put a little nutella (so they stick? No- because its delicious). Just so you know, because adding more chocolate is never wrong (sort of).