Passover and Easter Coconut Chocolate Nests

Passover and Easter Coconut Chocolate Nests

Passover and Easter almost always fall around the same time on the calendar. Yes, there are some years that they are further apart but this is not one of them. I wanted to create a dessert that could be used for both holidays and knew that I nailed it with Passover and Easter Coconut Chocolate Nests. 

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Coconut is an ingredient common to both holidays so I used Coconut Macaroons as the base for this dessert. Once the mixture was scooped into the baking tins, I used a spoon to gently shape the nests.

The coconut bottoms will need to cool completely before adding the chocolate ganache. Then, that will need to set a bit in the fridge before topping.

Here’s where you can tailor the nests to your holiday. For Passover, I recommend topping the nests with fresh berries. I wanted to use raspberries but I did not like the ones I saw in the store. The blackberries and pomegranate seeds looked wonderful so that is why I used them. For Easter, I topped the nests with candy eggs and chocolate bunnies. 

You decide whether or not you put the toppings into the chocolate ganache or just over it. If you prefer your berries/candies set into the chocolate, then add them before the ganache sets completely.

The recipe makes 12 Passover and Easter Coconut Chocolate Nests but may be doubled if you are serving a large crowd.