Butterfinger Panna Cotta Nests Recipe

Butterfinger Panna Cotta Nests Recipe

  • Panna Cotta:
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup crushed NESTLE® BUTTERFINGER® Bites Candy
  • Nests:
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 4 drops green food coloring
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • NESTLE® BUTTERFINGER® NestEggs
  1. For Panna Cotta: Grease four 6-ounce or six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups.
  2. Place water in a small bowl; add gelatin and let stand to soften.
  3. Place evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat. Add gelatin mixture; stir gently to dissolve gelatin.
  4. Pour into prepared ramekins; sprinkle with crushed Butterfinger.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until panna cottas are firm.
  6. For Nests: Place coconut in a resealable bag. Add green and yellow food coloring; seal bag and shake to thoroughly mix. If necessary, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water to help color mix.
  7. Top panna cottas with coconut grass; top with 1 to 2 unwrapped Nestle NestEggs.