Kataifi Nests

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Brush 12 muffin cups with butter or use silicone muffin pans.
3. 3
   Pull the kataifi into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place in a bowl; separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, if using.
4. 4
   Divide among 12 muffin cups; press into bottom and up the sides.
5. 5
   Cook until golden and crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Let cool.
7. 7
   Fill with jelly beans, speckled eggs or other candy eggs.