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  • Easy to prepare
  • 8 portions
  • 45 minutes
Jan, 16. 12. 2025

Walnut nests filled with chocolate are among those recipes that can instantly transport you back to childhood. The aroma of freshly ground nuts, baked dough and melted chocolate will fill the whole house and conjure the true Christmas atmosphere. This recipe is the perfect combination of delicate nutty bases and a delicate chocolate filling that literally melts on the tongue. Make this classic, which is guaranteed to please every lover of traditional cookies.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

For the chocolate filling:

Preparation procedure

  • Preparing the dough: Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In a bowl, beat the butter with the sugar and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix. In another bowl, combine the ground walnuts, flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually work the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • Shaping the nests: Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Slightly flatten each ball and use your finger or the end of a wooden spoon to create a depression in the center. Leave space between the nests, as the dough will rise slightly during baking.
  • Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake for about 15 minutes, until the nests begin to turn golden. After baking, let them cool completely so the chocolate doesn't run when filling.
  • Preparing the chocolate filling: Heat the cream in a saucepan, remove it from the heat just before it boils and pour it over the broken chocolate. Stir until a smooth glossy cream (ganache) forms. Let it cool slightly so the chocolate thickens.
  • Filling and decorating: Spoon the chocolate cream into each cooled nest using a teaspoon or a piping bag. Finally, you can decorate with a walnut half. Place the finished nests in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the chocolate to set.

Total preparation time

45 minutes (30 minutes preparation + 15 minutes baking)

Number of servings

approx. 30 pieces

Conclusion

Walnut nests filled with chocolate are a symbol of the good old Christmases – fragrant, delicate, sweet and full of nostalgia. This recipe will take you back to childhood, when walnuts were shelled all afternoon and the smell of chocolate filled the kitchen. They are perfect as festive cookies, but also as a small luxurious dessert with coffee. Store them in a cool place, where they’ll keep for several days – unless you eat them sooner.

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