Vosi Hnizda (Czech Christmas Sweets) Recipe

Name: Vosi Hnizda (Czech Christmas Sweets)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Hive ingredients; 1 1/4 cups crushed round vanilla wafers or 1 1/4 cups round toddler vanilla wafers; 25 whole round vanilla wafers; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 7 tablespoons soft room temp butter; 2 tablespoons rum; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons cocoa (Hershey's pure baking cocoa); Filling; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 5 1/2 tablespoons soft room temp butter; 1 egg yolk, from a pasteurized egg (or immerse an unpasteurized egg in boiling water for 1 minute, cool immediately); 2 tablespoons rum

Servings: persons

Hive ingredients
1 1/4 cups crushed round vanilla wafers or 1 1/4 cups round toddler vanilla wafers
25 whole round vanilla wafers
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
7 tablespoons soft room temp butter
2 tablespoons rum
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cocoa (Hershey's pure baking cocoa)
Filling
3/4 cup powdered sugar
5 1/2 tablespoons soft room temp butter
1 egg yolk, from a pasteurized egg (or immerse an unpasteurized egg in boiling water for 1 minute, cool immediately)
2 tablespoons rum

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["Set the 25 whole vanilla wafers aside.", "Crush enough vanilla wafers, in a medium sized bowl, to make 1 1/4 cups of a rough""flour"".", "Add powdered sugar, butter, rum, water, and cocoa.", "Mix ingredients.", "In a small bowl mix filling ingredients together.", "Dust the inside of the bee hive form with powdered sugar, then press in a small ball of dough.", "Make a hole in the dough with your finger or end of a wooden spoon.", "Add enough filling to the hole, with a spoon, to fill the cavity.", "Carefully tap the hive out of the form and set it atop a whole vanilla wafer.", "You must experiment to find out how much powdered sugar one needs to dust the form with, so that the hive slips out easily.", "If you have no bee hive form, use an empty chamber from a grocery store cardboard egg carton.", "Store in a cool place, remembering you have raw egg in the filling."]

2615

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Hive ingredients, 1 1/4 cups crushed round vanilla wafers or 1 1/4 cups round toddler vanilla wafers, 25 whole round vanilla wafers, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Vosi Hnizda (Czech Christmas Sweets) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vosi Hnizda (Czech Christmas Sweets)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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