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Easter Crescent Nests

March 18, 2020 by Debi 3 Comments

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Easter Crescent Nests are easy and fun to make with the kids. And they taste delicious for a special brunch treat! It doesn’t get cuter than that!

You’re sure to love my Easter themed recipes! Hop over to check out Easter Cocoa Bombs, Stuffed Crescent Roll Carrots, and Easter Parfaits

Easter Crescent Nests filled with lemon icing, coconut, and chocolate Easter eggs on bright green Easter grass with the title

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top down view of one Crescent Nests with a green chick next to it

These nests are filled with homemade lemon icing and toasted coconut, then topped with chocolate egg candies; these treats will make kids and grown-ups alike smile on Easter morning.

Single Crescent Nest with a blue Easter chick next to it

How to toast coconut

Toasting coconut brings out the nutty flavor and the crunchy crisp texture.

Toast coconut in the oven:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Spread shredded or flaked coconut on a Silpat or parchment paper set on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 3 minutes. Gently stir, and place back in the oven for 2 to 5 more minutes. Keep a close eye on the coconut so it doesn’t burn, and feel free to stir it again if needed to ensure even color. Remove immediately from the oven, and allow to cool completely.

You can also toast coconut on the stove top:

Place coconut in a large skillet over medium-low or low heat. Cook, stirring almost constantly for about 1 to 3 minutes or until coconut begins to brown. Do not walk away from the stove. Remove toasted coconut immediately from the pan, and allow to cool completely.

Easter Crescent Nests on a white plate with green Easter grass in the background

Items you may need for this recipe

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Cookie trays
Parchment paper
Refrigerated crescent dough sheet
Rainbow nonpareils
Chocolate Easter eggs
Sugar leaves (these are different than the ones I used in the photos)
Easter grass
Edible Easter grass
Easter serving plate

Easter Crescent Nests on a white plate with some coconut spilled around

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Easter Crescent Nests Recipe

Single Easter Crescent Nest with a blue Easter chick next to it

Easter Crescent Nests

Debi
Easter Crescent Nests are easy and fun to make with the kids. And they taste delicious for a special brunch treat! It doesn’t get cuter than that!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 nests
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

Nests:

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent dough sheet 8 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon rainbow nonpareils

Lemon icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Toppings:

  • Toasted sweetened coconut
  • Chocolate Easter eggs

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 375° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unroll crescent dough sheet onto a cutting board, and reshape into 12×8-inch rectangle, pinching any perforations back together.
  • With pizza cutter or sharp knife, starting on short edge, cut dough into 8 (12-inch) strips.
  • Working with one strip at a time, fold the strip in half. Then roll the folded strip slightly into 6-inch rope.
  • Wrap the rope around to form a nest or circle, and tuck through center, pinching to secure, creating nest-shaped roll. Place the nest onto the parchment lined cookie sheet, and gently press dough almost together in center, leaving a small well in center. Repeat for remaining dough.
  • Brush tops of dough rolls with melted butter, and sprinkle with nonpareils.
    process shots for Easter Crescent Nests - how to fold the dough
  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and dough is baked through. Remove from cookie sheet; place on cooking rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, and lemon juice with spoon until mixed well.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of lemon icing into the center of each wreath; top with toasted coconut, chocolate eggs, sugar leaf (if using) and additional nonpareils.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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  1. Candice

    April 2, 2020 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    It may be early, but we celebrated Easter in advance with these awesome little nests. So easy to make with ingredients we could easily find, and such a treat! Thanks for the great recipe.

  2. Ramona

    April 2, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    These Easter crescent nests are really beautiful. The kids and I made them today and they were easy and the kids loved them. Kept them really entertained. After they were baked they were delicious too! But of course they were!

  3. Kacey Perez

    April 4, 2020 at 6:39 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this are seriously the cutest! I love the little leaf! I am wondering what dessert to make this year for the strange Easter we are going to have! This is a contender!

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