What is kadaifi and how is it prepared for these nests?

Kadaifi is a shredded phyllo dough. For these nests, it's thawed, fluffed with hands, coated with vegan margarine, and then pressed into muffin cases before baking.

What gives the chocolate filling its unique texture and flavor?

The chocolate filling gets its rich, thick texture from the cream of coconut milk that's been frozen overnight, and its distinctive flavor from two additions of orange extract.

Why is the coconut milk frozen overnight?

Freezing the coconut milk overnight helps to separate the thick cream from the liquid, allowing you to use only the rich, solid cream for a thicker, more luxurious chocolate ganache.

How do I prevent the chocolate ganache from becoming too stiff?

After mixing the melted chocolate with coconut milk cream and orange extract, cover it and refrigerate for only about 15 minutes, checking frequently to ensure it thickens but doesn't become stiff.

Can I use a different type of nut for sprinkling?

Yes, while the recipe specifies 'grated walnut' for sprinkling, it initially lists 'nuts' as an ingredient, suggesting you can use your preferred variety.

6 years ago

Chocolate Nests Made of Kadaifi
[Vegan]

LD By: Lenia & Dimitra

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Golden-baked kadaifi nests, drizzled with syrup and filled with rich vegan chocolate ganache, topped with grated walnuts, served on a white plate.

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Chocolate Nests Made of Kadaifi

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Chocolate nests from kadaif and slightly syrupy! A delicate sweet that's not too heavy, but full of flavor and beautiful-looking! It stands very nicely at festive tables.

Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Nests Made of Kadaifi [Vegan]

8.8 ounces kadaifi
3.5 + .35 ounces vegan margarine
1 tablespoon sugar
5.3 ounces water
7 ounces vegan chocolate minced
6.5 ounces coconut milk frozen overnight in the refrigerator
1 + 1 tablespoons orange extract
.88 ounces nuts

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How to Prepare Chocolate Nests Made of Kadaifi [Vegan]

In a saucepan, put the water, the sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the extract to make the syrup. After it starts to boil, count 5 minutes and then remove from the heat. Set aside.
After thawing the sheet, put it in a pan and fluff it with your hands so that the fibers come off.
Pour 3.5 ounces melted butter and work it again by hand.
Butter with the remaining butter in the 12 muffin cases and distribute the kadaifi to make nests.
Bake for about 30 minutes at 340°F until golden.
Pour the cold syrup in the warm nests with a teaspoon.
Leave them for half an hour so that the syrup is absorbed.
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie. When it melts, remove it from the heat, pour the thick cream from the coconut milk that is on the top of the can (not the liquid), mix well with a spatula and finally add the other spoonful of the extract.
Cover it and put it in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it starts to thicken. Do not forget it, because it becomes stiff.
Sprinkle with grated walnut.