Cheese-Filled Birds' Nests Recipe

Name: Cheese-Filled Birds' Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup honey; 2 (4-inch) strips fresh orange zest; 2/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups whole-milk ricotta; 3/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1-pound package kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), thawed if frozen; 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
2 (4-inch) strips fresh orange zest
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups whole-milk ricotta
3/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1-pound package kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), thawed if frozen
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Bring water, sugar, honey, zest, and juices to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
2
Cool syrup.
3
Stir together cheeses, honey, zest, and cinnamon.
4
Preheat oven to 350F and butter 2 shallow baking pans (about 1 inch deep).
5
Gently pull apart strands of kataifi in a large bowl to loosen, then toss with all of butter.
6
Pack a 1/3-cup measuring cup with strands and invert into a baking pan to form a mound.
7
Make 36 more mounds (18 in each pan) in same manner.
8
With your finger, make a 1-inch-deep depression in top of each mound to form a nest.
9
Spoon filling into holes, then sprinkle pine nuts over filling.
10
Bake birds' nests in upper and lower thirds of oven, rotating pans halfway through baking for even browning, until nests are pale golden, about 35 minutes.
11
Discard zest and drizzle all of syrup over nests (syrup will gradually be absorbed).
12
Cool birds' nests in pans on a rack.

1035

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup honey, 2 (4-inch) strips fresh orange zest, and more.

Yes, Cheese-Filled Birds' Nests falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese-Filled Birds' Nests

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