Coconut Macaroon Nests with Lemon Curd
Coconut Macaroon Nests with Lemon Curd are a delightful dessert where crispy, chewy coconut macaroons are shaped into small nests and filled with a bright, tangy lemon curd. The primary ingredients typically include shredded coconut, egg whites, sugar, and a sweet-tart lemon curd filling. This treat is a popular variation of the classic macaroon, often associated with Easter or spring celebrations in Western baking traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, coconut, and egg yolks in the curd, while providing minimal protein. A single macaroon nest with curd filling generally contains around 150-200 calories, offering some dietary fiber from coconut and small amounts of vitamins from the lemon.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 macaroon nest (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally interesting, the coconut provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat metabolized differently than most fats. Culturally, the 'nest' shape makes it a symbolic and festive treat for spring holidays, representing renewal and new life.
