Mini Cheesecake Birds' Nests Recipe

Name: Mini Cheesecake Birds' Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 12 vanilla wafers; 2 drops yellow food colouring; 1 drop red food colouring; 4 oz. (1/2 of 225-g pkg.) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate; 1-1/2 cups chow mein noodles; 36 Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows

Servings: persons

2 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
12 vanilla wafers
2 drops yellow food colouring
1 drop red food colouring
4 oz. (1/2 of 225-g pkg.) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1-1/2 cups chow mein noodles
36 Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended.
3
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended.
4
Place 1 wafer in each of 12 paper-lined muffin cups; cover with cream cheese batter.
5
Bake 20 min.
6
or until centres of cheesecakes are almost set.
7
Cool completely.
8
Refrigerate 2 hours.
9
Meanwhile, tint remaining sugar with food colouring.
10
(See tip.)
11
Melt chocolate as directed on package.
12
Add to noodles in medium bowl; stir to evenly coat.
13
Shape into 12 nests, using 2 Tbsp.
14
for each.
15
Cut triangular piece from each marshmallow for the bird's beak; dip sticky side in coloured sugar.
16
Place 3 beaks in each nest.
17
Top cheesecakes with nests just before serving.

1624

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened, 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Mini Cheesecake Birds' Nests falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mini Cheesecake Birds' Nests

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