Phyllo Easter Nests

Filling:
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER NestEggs, finely chopped

Phyllo Nests:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces (1/2 package) kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), thawed according to package directions
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER NestEggs, wrapped

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly brush 12-cup muffin pan with melted butter.
2. FOR FILLING: Mix nuts, sugar, cinnamon and chopped Nestlé NestEggs in medium bowl. Set aside.
3. FOR PHYLLO NESTS: Pull phyllo into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place phyllo in large mixer bowl and separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss pile with sugar and cinnamon. Add remaining melted butter; toss pile. Divide phyllo mixture among muffin cups; press onto bottoms and up sides.
4. FILL center of nests with 1 tablespoon walnut filling.
5. BAKE for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden and crispy. Let cool completely in pan; fill each nest with 3 wrapped Nestlé NestEggs.

Makes 12 nests.

Preparation - 20 min | Cooking - 12 min | Cooling Time - 20 min cooling |