Vosi Hnizda Czech Christmas Sweets

Delight your taste buds this holiday season with *Vosi Hnizda*, traditional Czech Christmas sweets that are as charming as they are delicious! These no-bake "wasp nests" are made with a rich combination of crushed vanilla wafers, ground walnuts, cocoa, and a hint of dark rum, creating a velvety dough that's molded into unique hollow shapes. Filled with a luscious and buttery rum cream and sealed with a crisp ladyfinger base, these bite-sized treats are bursting with festive flavor. Perfectly chilled for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience, *Vosi Hnizda* are a show-stopping addition to any dessert table and a must-try for your Christmas cookie collection. Whether you're hosting a gathering or gifting a homemade delight, these Czech treasures bring European holiday charm straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 150 grams Powdered sugar
• 100 grams Butter
• 200 grams Crushed vanilla wafers
• 100 grams Ground walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 1 Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Dark rum
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Rum
• 16 Ladyfingers

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, crushed vanilla wafers, ground walnuts, and cocoa powder. Mix together until the ingredients form a soft, dough-like consistency.

Step 2

Add the egg yolk, dark rum, and milk to the dough mixture. Knead the mixture to form a cohesive mass. If the dough feels too dry, add a small amount of milk until it is pliable but not sticky.

Step 3

Refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes to firm it up slightly for easier handling.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the rum filling by beating together the granulated sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of rum in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Set the filling aside.

Step 5

Take a small portion of the chilled dough (about the size of a ping-pong ball) and press it into the cavity of a beehive or walnut mold to form a hollow shell.

Step 6

Carefully remove the shaped dough from the mold and repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 7

Fill each dough shell with the prepared rum filling. Use a piping bag for precision if desired.

Step 8

Gently press a ladyfinger onto the opening of each filled shell to seal the filling inside and create a base for the beehive cookie.

Step 9

Refrigerate the completed cookies for at least 1 hour to firm up. The flavors will meld together beautifully during chilling.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a delightful addition to your holiday dessert spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(865.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3989.3

Total Fat 200.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 424.0mg	0%
Sodium 1231.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 503.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 329.1g
Protein 39.8g	0%

Vitamin D 47.2IU	0%
Calcium 226.0mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 987.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 50.6%