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Easter Chocolate Nutella Kataifi Desserts

Delicate kataifi pastry nests filled with warm Nutella and topped with toasted nuts, perfect for a festive Easter treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Easter, Festive
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry and Filling
  • 200 g kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo) — thawed if frozen
  • 100 g unsalted butter — melted and cooled slightly (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup Nutella — or any chocolate-hazelnut spread (for a less sweet twist, use dark chocolate-hazelnut spread)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or pistachios (adds texture and visual contrast)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (deepens the chocolate notes)
  • 1 zest of 1 orange (optional, for a bright citrus lift)
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt (to finish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Gently loosen the kataifi strands with your fingers, separating into 12 equal portions.
  3. Dip each portion briefly into the melted butter, squeezing out excess so the pastry stays flaky.
  4. Place each on the tray and use your fingers to cup the center into a nest shape.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the nests are golden and the edges are crisp.
  2. Remove and cool for a few minutes.
Filling
  1. While the nests cool, warm the Nutella for 10–15 seconds in the microwave until spoonable.
  2. Stir in vanilla and orange zest if using.
  3. Spoon a generous dollop of Nutella into the center of each nest.
  4. Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts on top and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Serving
  1. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Storage: Store unfilled kataifi nests in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Once filled with Nutella and nuts, store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze baked nests for up to 1 month.