A couple months ago, Oh Nuts! sent me some jordan almonds and said create. I held on to them idealess for many weeks too long. Of course Easter eggs seemed like the obvious answer. Ombre? Everyone’s doing it. So I removed some of the color from the egg with a wet q-tip. The results were subpar. Speckled, speckled, speckled—I could hear them chanting in the background. With an extra toothbrush and some blue food coloring, they quickly became robin’s eggs.
And now all they needed was a nest to call home. Back to the drawing board. Pinterest. Google. And finally, Sylvie’s blog—Gourmande in the Kitchen. Coconut Macaroons deconstructed would make for the perfect little nest. A couple tries later, and they were cute, nesty, and festive. Kid-friendly. Adult approved.
Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spray mini muffin pan. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine egg white, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Add in coconut until evenly moistened. honey measuring tip
Add about a tablespoon of the mixture into each of the tins. Press coconut mixture against the side of the tin to create a nest, making sure the coconut reaches to the top. The middle should be hollow.
Bake for 12-14 minutes. Macaroons will puff a bit.
Meanwhile, lay almonds out on a covered surface. Add a drop of blue food coloring into a bowl with a splash of water. Using the bristles of a tooth brush, spray the eggs. Allow to dry before using.
Remove nests from oven. Allow pan to cool. Carefully remove with a thin knife, separating from the edge (not so kid friendly). Note—macaroons will not come out perfectly, however this adds to it’s messy nesting quality. Reserve remaining pieces.
Melt chocolate. Add just enough chocolate to the hollow area of each nest to act as glue. Place three eggs per nest.
Transfer nests to freezer for five minutes to secure the position. Remove and serve at room temperature. Sprinkle with leftover coconuts shreds.
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Reporting back that we made them + they turned out fabulous! I did wind up cooking on a lower heat for a longer time because I didn’t want them quite as done/crispy — I wanted more of a soft/chewy texture. And I used pre-made mini eggs to save myself a step. But we loved them – thank you for the fab idea! =)
I though I commented on this post already but I don’t see it… Just wanted to say that I think you’re a creative genius, Melissa. These are the most adorable things I’ve seen 🙂
Your bird’s nest macaroons are looking gorgeous – almost to good to eat. Loved how you deconstructed the coconut macaroons to turn them into a nest! http://missflamboyante.wordpress.com/
Hmm…Now, I wish you really had made this tutorial about creating Rabbit Nest Macaroons…
Easter’s just around the corner and I wanna give that damn clucking rabbit on TV a run for his money…
-Steven
—– “I used to have a classmate in high school that kept cheeseburgers in his pockets. Seriously. And this was before Napoleon Dynamite ever came out.” http://wp.me/p2grIv-3v
I love coconut! I will for sure need to make these. I bet they’d also be great with milk chocolate cadbury eggs instead of Jordan Almonds. Thanks for sharing!
Love that you went for the ombre option. And ombre Easter… hilarious. The results are beautiful and no doubt tasty. Think I’m going to make them but with Cadbury mini-eggs which are my favorite Easter candy. so glad I found your blog! 🙂
Congrats on making Freshly Pressed on wordpress.com! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months. I’m new to the food blogging community — http://www.doughwritings.wordpress.com.
Reblogged this on One Unschooling Mom and commented: This looks so awesome and fun that I have to try it! If I pull it off I’ll post pictures. (Don’t hold your breath. The kitchen is not my fortress. Nor my forte.)
This looks great! I don’t usually try decorative baking (usually because my skills are not as professional-looking as I thought), but this looks easy enough. I actually don’t own a baking/cooking blog of any sort, but I do love to read others and their ideas on different, interesting recipes. Well done here, and I hope you enjoy your bird’s nests!
Found your site quite by accident and SOOOOO glad I did. I plan on making these delights with my nephews – how darling can you get? Thanks for sharing – I’m not one to subscribe to internet sites, but I’m making an exception as there’s a vast variety of special interests posted that I plan to check out!
My mother used to make Easter nests using Whole Bran cereal, the kind that comes in little stick-like pieces. They would be dipped in melted chocolate, made into nests and allowed to dry. The almonds are a great idea, but jelly beans also work.
Love these… I guess they’re like the Syrian bird’s nest dessert, only that’s done with pistachios and kataifi pastry (I’ve blogged it recently, here’s the link)
So pretty, and such a good idea for the speckling… I tried something similar on my blog but used a paintbrush and ended up trashing the kitchen in 10 seconds flat – much prefer your technique!
Yay! I knew when I saw this post you would get some recognition. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed! Your photos are great. This was a good idea for those Jordan almonds. Great work.
Lovely and very creative, was wondering what to do with a pack of white and pink sugar coated almond candies I recieved from a friend and this was such a great inspiration, thank you!
So clever, and far to pretty to eat. I am not sure we have Jordan almonds in the UK, but if I were to make these, I would simply stare and marvel at how pretty they are! I like the idea they are kid friendly and nut free too.
What a great idea! I enjoy Jordan almonds, but I don’t eat them that often, in part because they make me nervous that I’ll hurt my teeth in some way. But this seems like a great idea, and so cute, too.
I love to cook – but I’m new to WordPress, and if you hadn’t been Freshly Pressed I might have never discovered your blog and this wonderful Easter recipe idea! I’m going to have to free up a Saturday between now & Easter to give this recipe a try.
Oh my gosh, these are so beautiful! I love robin’s eggs, their color is one of my favorites. And I love how you got these to be speckled, it’s perfect! Your photos are beautiful [:
Creative and clever! I think you waited for the right moment, because this is perfect for Easter. My little nieces and nephews would get a kick out of these!
It’s handy, isn’t it?, how Jordan Almonds don’t go bad for the longest time…The speckled “eggs” are beautiful, masterful. And the next are darling. Well done!
These are adorable! My almost-2-year-old daughter LOVES helping me cook/bake, so we’re going to try making these this week. Will report back!
Reporting back that we made them + they turned out fabulous! I did wind up cooking on a lower heat for a longer time because I didn’t want them quite as done/crispy — I wanted more of a soft/chewy texture. And I used pre-made mini eggs to save myself a step. But we loved them – thank you for the fab idea! =)
Love the color combination, blue & brown ^.^~
Just love these super cute macaroons! They look so good, almost to good to eat them (:
Love,
these look soooooooooooooooooo cute!
This is a fab post, thanks for the idea looks amazing. We have been getting exited about easter too! You might like our recipe for a bit of a traditional English roast lamb lovely for a Easter lunch.
http://teaandsympathynewyork.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/easter-roast-lamb-dinner/
enjoy.x
Very cute!
I though I commented on this post already but I don’t see it… Just wanted to say that I think you’re a creative genius, Melissa. These are the most adorable things I’ve seen 🙂
So beautiful! I love the robin’s egg blue!
Your bird’s nest macaroons are looking gorgeous – almost to good to eat. Loved how you deconstructed the coconut macaroons to turn them into a nest!
http://missflamboyante.wordpress.com/
very cute! love it!
WOW those are amazing! Looking forward to making them. Thanks for posting!
Oh gorgeous! Cant say too pretty to eat.They look heavenly delicious! And coconut!!!!
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Hmm…Now, I wish you really had made this tutorial about creating Rabbit Nest Macaroons…
Easter’s just around the corner and I wanna give that damn clucking rabbit on TV a run for his money…
-Steven
—–
“I used to have a classmate in high school that kept cheeseburgers in his pockets. Seriously. And this was before Napoleon Dynamite ever came out.”
http://wp.me/p2grIv-3v
I love coconut! I will for sure need to make these. I bet they’d also be great with milk chocolate cadbury eggs instead of Jordan Almonds. Thanks for sharing!
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Love that you went for the ombre option. And ombre Easter… hilarious. The results are beautiful and no doubt tasty. Think I’m going to make them but with Cadbury mini-eggs which are my favorite Easter candy. so glad I found your blog! 🙂
Perfect for Easter! Although I’m not a fan of Jordan Almonds, may have to substitute those…
Martha,
Congrats on making Freshly Pressed on wordpress.com! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months. I’m new to the food blogging community — http://www.doughwritings.wordpress.com.
Keep writing!
Anna
Such cute and delicate little treats!
these look too good to eat!
*Usher in, not ushering…LOL.
Simply gorgeous! What a delightful way to ushering in the Spring and celebrate the season! Thanks for sharing and congrats on being FP!
Very cute!! I’m not big on almonds though. ><;;
Great spring/easter recipe. Thanks!
It’s times like this I really hate my nut allergy!
These are beautiful. Congrats on being Fresh Pressed – MoSop
You could try using jelly beans? Not as pretty I suppose, but it would work! 🙂
Cool idea, thanks!
What a piece of art and just in time for Easter.
These look adorable! What a nice piece to put at everyone’s setting at Easter dinner!
Looks delicious! And almost too cute to want to eat. Almost! 🙂
If I give you my address, will you mail me some?
Not sure if they’ll hold up in the mail, but I’d still like some…
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This looks so awesome and fun that I have to try it! If I pull it off I’ll post pictures. (Don’t hold your breath. The kitchen is not my fortress. Nor my forte.)
Clever girl, you!
Oh, these are adorable, love the pictures!
Cute as a button! And I love how straightforward the recipe is too. Happy Monday.
Beautiful!
Oh these look delectable ! and so perfect for easter 🙂
That looks amazing!!!
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That is cute!
So adorable and so creative!!
The blue is perfect! So elegant.
This is really a good work. I appreciate your efforts behind that. Have a great day!
This is really cute. Creative!
very nice!
Adorable!!!
These are gorgeous!!!
This looks great! I don’t usually try decorative baking (usually because my skills are not as professional-looking as I thought), but this looks easy enough. I actually don’t own a baking/cooking blog of any sort, but I do love to read others and their ideas on different, interesting recipes. Well done here, and I hope you enjoy your bird’s nests!
Miam ! Un gâteau à croquer !
how cute 🙂
Looking at these makes you feel good. Very creative! And the pictures are well done too.
nice one
I bet they taste good but they look like Art. The way its displayed and the photo just makes it fit for a poster!
These are adorable. I can’t wait to try this. I love birds and birds nests and FOOD of course.
Found your site quite by accident and SOOOOO glad I did. I plan on making these delights with my nephews – how darling can you get? Thanks for sharing – I’m not one to subscribe to internet sites, but I’m making an exception as there’s a vast variety of special interests posted that I plan to check out!
God Bless!
I’m definitivly gonna try these!
I made something similar with cadbury royal dark mini eggs!
http://outoftheordinaryfood.com/2012/03/05/coconut-cookie-nests-with-royal-dark-eggs/
wooow!!!
beautiful! will reblog and use them for easter! i know what all my lovelies are getting as little easter presents now. thank you for posting! xx
http://www.lilyandgrace.com.au
cute and yummy.. i will definitely make the same for my lovey-dovey
Ohhh, trop beau!!! Bravo!
kawaiina….this bird eggs looks likes candy,yummm
These are too cute to eat! But I bet we could give it try anyway! Yummy and adorable 🙂 Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
So cute! I won’t want to eat them! They’re too adorable! Still, I want to try ’em! Congrats on freshly pressed! 😉
I would feel wrong eating this, it’s too cute!
Glad to have found you via FRESHLY PRESSED! Amazingly adorable…
Oh my goodness these look amazing. And so beautiful! I WILL be making these for Easter.
Halie
I have NEVER bookmarked or subscribed to a food blog before so you have really made an impression! Can’t wait to make these with my 2 little girls!
Great idea 🙂 So cute and a good use of jordan almonds. Congrats on Freshly Pressed. 🙂
Freshly pressed!! Go you!
Are those bird shit scattered around? Just kidding. Lovely pictures. And thanks for the brilliant recipe . Would love to try it.
My mother used to make Easter nests using Whole Bran cereal, the kind that comes in little stick-like pieces. They would be dipped in melted chocolate, made into nests and allowed to dry. The almonds are a great idea, but jelly beans also work.
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed 🙂
While I can’t eat almonds, these are still adorable!
I will try these out as an Easter Treat! Thanks for sharing!
SO CUTE!
Cute idea, yum 🙂
These are so cute, can’t believe it’s food. Lovely.
Sweet dish 😉
Adorable!
Very clever idea with the Jordan almonds. I guess playing with your food is okay after all 🙂
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
CONGRATULATIONS on making it to Freshly Pressed… love your work …..!
Beautiful! How cute and clever!
OMG!!!!! Cute, cute, cute!!!!!
WOW! Really, I cannot believe how cute they are and how creative you are! amazing!
These look so cute and delicious. Even my husband was like, “Oh, can you make those? Those looks cool.” Great idea. Congrats on FP!
How awesome is that?!
Love these… I guess they’re like the Syrian bird’s nest dessert, only that’s done with pistachios and kataifi pastry (I’ve blogged it recently, here’s the link)
So pretty, and such a good idea for the speckling… I tried something similar on my blog but used a paintbrush and ended up trashing the kitchen in 10 seconds flat – much prefer your technique!
So lovely.. Nice creativity.
Yay! I knew when I saw this post you would get some recognition. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
Your photos are great. This was a good idea for those Jordan almonds.
Great work.
Oh, wow. They are so cute!
Hi,
Great recipe & lovely photos!
Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed:) It’s awesome because now I’ve found your blog, can’t wait to look through the rest…
I love the speckled blue color of the eggs. Perfect!
This is so cute! Perfect for Easter! 🙂
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Cute =D
fresh idea!
Lovely and very creative, was wondering what to do with a pack of white and pink sugar coated almond candies I recieved from a friend and this was such a great inspiration, thank you!
cute! also CONGRATS on being fresh pressed! WOOOOO
These are very beautiful but at least they are replicas. In Vietnam they eat a specific type of real bird’s nest… https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100180522269090&set=a.10100180505008680.25383
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These are so beautiful!! Great idea!
Cute, yet very yummy looking at the moment….I could gobble one up right now:)
OMG you just made Easter sexy!
Love, LOVE these!
Very cute… you just gotta love coconut, chocolate and almonds together too!
That is so cute!!
Very cute and nice pictures!
These look wonderful – and just in time for the Easter celebrations! Thanks for sharing!
This is very cute and creative. Thank you for sharing!
Sheree
These are gorgeous!
These are so cute and festive!
creative and looks delicious!
these really are super cute. great pics~
so pretty! I love the color contrast.
So cute! I bet they are yummy too! 😀
Lovely!
These are the prettiest things ever!
xoxo
Mandy
very creative, good job 😛
I agree
So clever & timely! Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
I love this and photography its really nice also.
Check out my blog if you get a chance for easter decorating ideas
http://arhitekturaplus.wordpress.com/
X
It is just amazing !!!
This is the cutest idea ever! I love it 🙂 Thanks for sharing
So clever, and far to pretty to eat. I am not sure we have Jordan almonds in the UK, but if I were to make these, I would simply stare and marvel at how pretty they are! I like the idea they are kid friendly and nut free too.
Creative treat!
Lovely, the sort of thing my Peacock wife used to make.
I love this idea and now I know what a Jordan almond is.
Thank you.
Absolutely genius! Always been a fan of making macaroons, but this just brings it all to an extra level of fun
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beautiful
woa this looks good! I will try it! thanks for sharing 🙂
Ah this is beautiful.
So beautiful!
Wow, cocunut goodness, can’t get any better!
Perfect for spring/ Easter !
Oh So Cute:) Congrats on being FP!
These are absolutely genius – you have taken macaroons to an even more beautiful level. Can’t wait to try this out
I love coconut! and chocolate even more! What a cute idea!
Beautiful and what a creative idea!
What a great idea! I enjoy Jordan almonds, but I don’t eat them that often, in part because they make me nervous that I’ll hurt my teeth in some way. But this seems like a great idea, and so cute, too.
Such a cute treat!
These are fabulous and so clever! Thanks for the recipe, I can’t wait to try it out.
Absolutely love this idea, I cant wait to make this!
<3 <3 <3!!!
I love to cook – but I’m new to WordPress, and if you hadn’t been Freshly Pressed I might have never discovered your blog and this wonderful Easter recipe idea! I’m going to have to free up a Saturday between now & Easter to give this recipe a try.
This is so totally fun. My nephews would love it! Heck, I love it! Happy Spring!
Hugs,
Kathy
How wonderful to see your lovely post on Freshly Pressed today. Congrats on the WordPress feature!
I have to say…. I’m partial to the real French macaroons, myself. But these are pretty adorable and very creative. Well done!
What a clever idea — even the idea of dying the Jordan almonds was amazing! 🙂
nicely done!
These are SO lovely 🙂
these are sooooo cute!
Oh geez these are so dang cute!!
Just beautiful! I love the color of the almonds! What a fantastic idea to used them on top of the macaroons!
Oh my gosh, these are so beautiful! I love robin’s eggs, their color is one of my favorites. And I love how you got these to be speckled, it’s perfect! Your photos are beautiful [:
Pretty photos and cute idea! I like the text you add to your photography.
Stunning pictures! Absolutely stunning.
I love that we both posted bird’s nests! Love yours!
Love! I love them.
I’m 100% positive my littles will, too.
Absolutely divine!
You are so incredibly creative! It is an honor to know you and just a pleasure to see your beautiful masterpieces! xoxo!
I can hardly wait to make some of these!
Such a wonderful idea to use coconut macaroons!
So adorable!!! What a great idea!
This is absolutely beautiful! What a lovely idea for Easter…
So creative and beautifully presented! Great job!
Creative and clever! I think you waited for the right moment, because this is perfect for Easter. My little nieces and nephews would get a kick out of these!
Super cute!
These photos are exquisite. I love what you are doing with this blog and the lovely page layout. Excellent stuff
Love these!
These are absolutely adorable!
this is so so cute. the eggs’ color is just pretty. lovely sounding recipe, thanks for sharing. {this will be definitely pinned} have a lovely day…
Love these. Your style is so gorgeous!
too cute!!
Can I just tell you how much I love the way these look? Adorable. Not to mention I may be midly obsessed with coconut..
so so cute! great job! sometimes the best ideas take a bit longer to come to us. 🙂
It’s handy, isn’t it?, how Jordan Almonds don’t go bad for the longest time…The speckled “eggs” are beautiful, masterful. And the next are darling. Well done!
I think this is definitely your best work yet! Tasty, cute, gorgeous! They have the whole package going on 🙂
Quite possibly the most gorgeous macaroons ever. Would be perfect for a baby shower!