Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Phyllo Nests with Strawberries and Honey recipe. This tantalizing treat combines the crispy layers of phyllo dough with the sweet and juicy burst of strawberries, all drizzled with a luscious honey glaze. Perfect for any occasion, these nests are not only visually stunning but also a symphony of flavors.
In addition to the classic strawberry and honey combination, we offer three irresistible variations to satisfy every palate. For a tropical twist, the Pineapple Paradise nests feature a vibrant medley of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Chocolate lovers will delight in the Chocolate Decadence nests, where rich chocolate ganache meets fresh strawberries. And for a touch of rustic charm, the Apple Crumble nests showcase a comforting blend of apples, cinnamon, and a buttery crumble topping.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to guide you towards creating exceptional phyllo nests that will impress your friends and family.
BERRY & YOGURT PHYLLO NESTS
Steps:
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Top with a another sheet of phyllo; spritz with spray. Cut into six squares. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out.) Repeat with remaining phyllo., Stack three squares of layered phyllo in each of six muffin cups coated with cooking spray, rotating squares so corners do not overlap. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon sugar into each cup. Spritz with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, orange zest and juice, and remaining sugar. Spoon yogurt mixture into cups; top with berries. Garnish with mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PHYLLO NESTS
Speckled jelly-bean "eggs" in a crispy phyllo nest make for a sweetly seasonal dessert. Use kataifi, pre-shredded phyllo, which is sold frozen at Greek grocers and large supermarkets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 12-cup muffin tin with butter. Pull phyllo into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place in a bowl; separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, if using.
- Divide among 12 muffin cups; press into bottom and up sides. Cook until golden and crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool; fill with jelly beans.
HONEY CUSTARD FILLED PHYLLO TRIANGLES WITH STRAWBERRIES
Steps:
- Mix strawberries, wine and 2 tablespoons sugar in small bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons honey and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Mix in cream, egg, vanilla. Spoon mixture into 9 inch glass pie dish. Bake until custard is set, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely.
- Combine butter and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until butter melts and honey dissolves. Remove from heat. Arrange 1 phyllo sheet on work surface with long side parallel to edge of surface (cover remainder with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel). Brush lower half of phyllo lengthwise with butter mixture. Fold phyllo in half lengthwise. Brush with butter mixture. Spoon 1/8 of custard mixture near 1 short edge of phyllo. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon almonds. Fold 1 corner of phyllo over custard; continue folding as for flag, forming triangle and enclosing filling completely. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, custard and almonds.
- Transfer pastries to buttered baking sheet. Brush pastries with remaining butter mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with sliced strawberries and juices.
PASTRY PHYLLO NESTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough out flat. Pick it up from the center as if it were a handkerchief. Continue with remaining 3 sheets. Set it down on a baking pan and twist and flatten the center down to create a free form "nest" of phyllo. Brush with butter and bake for 20 minutes or until crackling crisp and golden. Serve one per person and top with fruit, whipped cream or ice cream or drizzle with honey and scatter with chopped pistachios, almonds or walnuts.
STRAWBERRY PHYLLO SHORTCAKES
Categories Cake Fruit Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Strawberry Spring Honey Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. and brush a baking sheet with some butter.
- On a work surface arrange 1 sheet phyllo with a long side facing you and brush evenly with some remaining butter. On this, layer and brush remaining sheet phyllo in same manner. Cut layered phyllo crosswise into 4 rectangles. Top 2 rectangles with other 2 rectangles and cut each stack into three 4-inch squares (for a total of 6 squares). On baking sheet bake phyllo squares in middle of oven until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes, and cool on a rack.
- While squares are baking, in a bowl toss together strawberries, honey, and vodka until combined well.
- Assemble shortcakes:
- Arrange 1 phyllo square on each of 2 plates and top with about one third strawberry mixture. Make 2 more layers with remaining 4 squares and strawberry mixture in same manner and top with whipped cream.
HONEY CUSTARD FILLED PHYLLO TRIANGLES WITH STRAWBERRIES
This is absolutely incredible!! I hope you try it and enjoy it as much as we did. This has become a very special treat at our house. One thing is for sure... it won't last very long once you make it -- it seems it gets eaten up as soon as it comes out of the oven! It comes from the kitchen at Food Network originally.
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Dessert
Time 48m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the strawberries, wine and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a small bowl-- set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of the honey and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Spoon mixture into 9" glass pie dish.
- Bake until custard is set; about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack and cool completely.
- Combine the butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of honey in a small saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until butter melts and honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat.
- Arrange 1 phyllo sheet on work surface with long side parallel to the edge of the surface (cover remainder with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel).
- Brush lower half of phyllo lengthwise with butter mixture.
- Fold phyllo in half lengthwise.
- Brush with butter mixture.
- Spoon 1/8 of custard mixture near 1 short edge of phyllo.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of almonds.
- Fold 1 corner of phyllo over custard; continue folding like you would a flag, forming a triangle and enclosing filling completely.
- Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, custard and almonds.
- Transfer pastries to a buttered baking sheet.
- Brush pastries with remaining butter mixture.
- Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with sliced strawberries and juices.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 217.8, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 6.7
ROASTED GRAPE AND SWEET CHEESE PHYLLO GALETTE
Faced with an abundant grape crop, I created this easy, impressive-looking dessert. I like to add a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of coarse sugar to finish it off. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, marmalade and sugar until smooth; set aside., Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush with butter. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spread cream cheese mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of edges. Arrange grapes over cream cheese., Fold edges of phyllo over filling, leaving center uncovered. Brush folded phyllo with any remaining butter; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until phyllo is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PHYLLO NESTS WITH STRAWBERRIES AND HONEY
This is an adopted recipe from Mean Chef. Mean Chef says: This is an elegant and yummy dessert that is sure to please you and your guests. Please wait until it is strawberry season in your area, for the most tastiest results.
Provided by sheriboren
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Without unrolling phyllo log, cut 2 (3/8-inch-thick) slices crosswise from one end of log and thaw slices 5 minutes. (Save remaining frozen phyllo for another use.).
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Lightly brush a baking sheet with some of melted butter.
- Carefully unfurl slices from phyllo rolls on a work surface, discarding any plastic or paper rolled within.
- Gently separate strands, keeping them parallel, then gather into 4 groups, about 14 strands each.
- Cover 3 groups with plastic wrap.
- Gently hold one end of remaining uncovered) group of strands and brush with some of melted butter, then dust with 1/2 teaspoon confectioners sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Flip over and brush other side with butter and dust with confectioners sugar in same manner. Loosely coil up coated strands to form a small nest and put on baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining clusters to form 3 more nests.
- Bake nests in middle of oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool nests on sheet on a rack, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Beat cream with granulated sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds soft peaks.
- Drizzle each phyllo nest all over with 1/4 teaspoon honey and put 1 tablespoon whipped cream in center.
- Top with strawberries and remaining cream, then drizzle each dessert with 1/4 teaspoon more honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 560.2, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 8.9
Tips:
- To make the phyllo nests, cut the phyllo dough into 4-inch squares. Brush each square with melted butter and stack them together, 3 or 4 at a time. Press the stacks into muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For the strawberry filling, hull and slice the strawberries. Toss them with sugar and lemon juice, and let them macerate for 10 minutes. Drain the strawberries and reserve the juice.
- To make the honey syrup, combine the honey, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly.
- To assemble the nests, place a few strawberries in each phyllo nest. Drizzle with honey syrup and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Enjoy the nests immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
These phyllo nests with strawberries and honey are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy phyllo dough, sweet strawberries, and rich honey syrup combine to create a truly unforgettable treat. Whether you serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these nests are sure to be a hit.
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