Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). This step ensures that your nests will cook evenly and get that nice golden color we all love.
In a large bowl, mix the shredded potatoes with salt, black pepper, olive oil, fresh thyme, and parsley. The mixture should be well combined, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Take a standard muffin pan and brush the inside of each cavity with olive oil. Alternatively, you can line it with baking paper for easier removal later. Make sure to coat it well so the nests don’t stick.
Using a 1/4 cup measuring scoop, take a scant scoop of the potato mixture and place it in each muffin cavity. Press down firmly with your fingers to ensure they stick together.
With your thumb, create a dent in the center of each potato mixture. This will hold the cream cheese mixture later.
Bake the nests in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until they are golden on the outside and soft on the inside. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning!
Once baked, remove the muffin pan from the oven and let the potato nests cool for a few minutes. This makes it easier to remove them from the pan without breaking.
In the meantime, let’s prepare the eggs. Place your hard-boiled eggs in a pot filled with cold water and bring it to a boil.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes. This method ensures they cook perfectly without overcooking.
After 15 minutes, slice the eggs into approximately 1/4th of an inch thick slices. Be careful not to slice them too thin, as the yolk and white might separate during assembly.
Remove the potato nests from the pan. Assemble your appetizer by placing a teaspoon of the cream cheese in the center of each nest and arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs around it in the shape of a flower.
Place a cherry tomato in the center of each nest, and add a sprig of dill on the side for that fresh touch.
For finishing, combine all the dill brush ingredients in a small bowl, and use a brush to coat the eggs and tomatoes with this mixture. It adds an extra layer of flavor and makes everything look stunning.
Finally, serve your beautiful Easter Egg Tart Potato Nests with a smile and enjoy the delightful flavors!
