Save A festive and colorful assortment of homemade candy eggs, perfect for celebrating Easter with family and friends. Each egg is beautifully decorated and displayed for a delightful centerpiece.
This recipe brings back fond memories of creating festive treats with loved ones every spring.
Ingredients
- Candy Centers: 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, 1/4 cup cream cheese softened, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Flavored Fillings (optional choose one or more): 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, cherries, or cranberries)
- Chocolate Coating: 12 oz (340 g) semisweet or milk chocolate chopped, 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- Decorations: Assorted pastel sprinkles, Colored icing pens, Edible pearls or sugar flowers
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl beat together powdered sugar butter cream cheese vanilla and salt until smooth. If desired divide the mixture and mix in coconut peanut butter or dried fruit to create different flavored centers.
- Step 2:
- Using your hands shape the mixture into small egg shapes (about 1-inch each). Place eggs on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Step 3:
- Meanwhile melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 4:
- Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Step 5:
- While the chocolate is still soft decorate eggs with sprinkles icing pens edible pearls or sugar flowers as desired.
- Step 6:
- Chill eggs in the refrigerator for 15 minutes until set.
- Step 7:
- Arrange decorated eggs on a platter or in a basket for an attractive Easter display.
Save Making these decorated eggs always creates joyful family moments as everyone gathers around to help and share stories.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or sturdy spatula, Baking tray, Parchment paper, Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, Forks or dipping tools
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (butter cream cheese chocolate) peanuts (if using peanut butter) and possible tree nuts (if using certain fillings or decorations). Some decorations may contain gluten. Always confirm ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 120 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 15 g Protein 1 g (per egg approx.)
Save This decorated egg candy display is a delightful and festive treat to brighten your Easter celebrations.
Cooking Questions
- → How do I shape the candy centers into eggs?
After mixing the sugar, butter, and cream cheese, use your hands to form the mixture into small, 1-inch egg shapes. Chill them to firm up before coating.
- → Can I use other coatings aside from chocolate?
Yes, white chocolate or colored candy melts can be used as alternative coatings to vary flavor and appearance.
- → What decorations work best on these candies?
Assorted pastel sprinkles, colored icing pens, edible pearls, and sugar flowers add festive colors and textures when applied before the chocolate sets.
- → How long should the candies be refrigerated?
Chill the shaped centers for 20 minutes before dipping, and after decorating, refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes until fully set.
- → Are these candies suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the ingredients used are vegetarian-friendly, but check for specific allergens like dairy or nuts depending on fillings used.