Vosi Hnizda (Czech Christmas Sweets)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Delicious Vosi Hnizda (Czech Christmas Sweets) for your Christmas dinner
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

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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 )
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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
25
Calories
127
Sugar
10g
Fat
7g
Made with vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, butter, and rum, Vosi Hnizda is a classic Czech Christmas sweet that is traditionally shaped into little nests. Filled with a rich cocoa mixture, these little nests are enjoyed during the Christmas season, often with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you are a seasoned baker or new to baking, Vosi Hnizda is an easy and delicious recipe that will make your Christmas celebrations even more special.

Instructions

1.Crush 1 1/4 cups of round toddler vanilla wafers or round vanilla wafers and mix with powdered sugar, 7 tablespoons of room temperature butter, 2 tablespoons of rum, and 2 tablespoons of water until well combined.
2.Make little balls out of the mixture and press each ball onto a whole round vanilla wafer to form a nest shape.
3.In a separate bowl, mix cocoa, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and 5 1/2 tablespoons of soft room temperature butter.
4.Add an egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of rum to the cocoa mixture and mix until well combined.
5.Fill each nest with the cocoa mixture.
6.Let set for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

PROS

Vosi Hnizda is a delicious traditional Czech Christmas sweet that will bring joy to your Christmas celebration.

Easy to make and perfect to share with friends and family.

CONS

These sweets are high in sugar and calories, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

As they contain alcohol, they are not suitable for children or those avoiding alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Vosi Hnizda is not particularly healthy, this dessert can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The vanilla and cocoa used in this recipe may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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