Easter Chocolate Nests
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Easter Chocolate Nests
Description
This recipe for Easter Chocolate Nests involves frying broken rice vermicelli noodles in vegetable oil until they gain a shiny appearance and light golden tones. Once cooled on paper towels to absorb excess oil, the noodles are coated thoroughly with melted semi-sweet chocolate. The mixture is then pressed around silicone cups or wrapped molds to create nest shapes. These are chilled until firm and filled with chocolate eggs to complete the festive look.
The frying process gives the noodles a crisp texture that contrasts with the smooth chocolate coating, creating a light but crunchy bite. The nests hold their shape after chilling, making them both decorative and tasty treats best served at room temperature. The combination of chocolate and delicate, crunchy noodles offers a unique texture and presentation suitable for Easter or other celebrations.
Leftovers should be stored airtight in the refrigerator and can keep for up to a week. The nests also freeze well for up to 3 months, though some discoloration of the chocolate may occur. Allow frozen nests to thaw before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ounces rice vermicelli noodles dried
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- chocolate eggs Easter
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Break the vermicelli rice noodles into smaller strands that will be easier to work with, and then place in the skillet for about 2-4 minutes until they become shiny.
- Some will turn light golden brown and that is fine. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second increments for up to 1 minute and half, stirring in between, until completely smooth and melted.
- Place the cooked vermicelli into the bowl of chocolate and use your hands to gently toss the vermicelli with the chocolate until they are completely coated in chocolate.
- Line the opposite side of a muffin tin with silicone cups or plastic wrap and gently press the vermicelli mixture around the cup to create a nest-like shape
- Refrigerate until the mixture is set and firm, about 30 minutes. Place your favorite chocolate eggs inside and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Frozen nests keep well up to three months; allow them to thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Breaking the noodles into smaller strands helps them coat evenly and form better nests.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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