Chocolate Cream Easter Eggs Recipes

CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLED EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix milk, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla.
• Add icing sugar in 3 or 4 batches,stirring well after each addition.
• Mix well, then knead with hands, mixing in more icing sugar if needed, until mixture holds shape and is smooth.
• Take 1/4 of the mixture, and color it yellow for yolks.
• Form it into 10 to 15 small balls, set aside.
• Make 10 to 15 Larger balls with the remaining mixture.
• Flatten large ball in palm, place yellow ball in centre, then shape white mixture around it to form an egg shape.
• Place eggs on tray, cover well with plastic wrap so they do not dry out, and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
• Dipping Chocolate: Place chocolate and paraffin in bowl over hot (not boiling) water (approx 86 deg.) Use a fondue fork to dip eggs into chocolate.
• Place eggs on tray lined with waxed or parchment paper.
• Put in a cool place until chocolate is firm.
• Decorate if desired.

CHOCOLATE COVERED EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, and cream cheese. Stir in confectioners' sugar to make a workable dough. For best results, use your hands for mixing.
• Divide the dough into four parts. Leave one of the parts plain. To the second part, mix in peanut butter. Mix coconut into the third part, and cocoa powder into the last part. Roll each type of dough into egg shapes, and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until hard, at least an hour.
• Melt chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth. If the chocolate seems too thick for coating, stir in a teaspoon of the shortening or oil until it thins to your desired consistency. Dip the chilled candy eggs in chocolate, and return to the waxed paper lined sheet to set. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour to harden.

LINDA'S BUTTER CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Mix the butter and cream cheese together.
• (I put in the microwave for 30-45 secs. to soften).
• Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, along with vanilla, and mix well. (I use my hands).
• Place the mixture in the freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes (You want it firm, but not frozen, so check it from time to time).
• Form the mixture into egg shapes with your hands. (It is helpful to put some confectionary sugar on your hands so the eggs don't stick to them).
• When you are done making the eggs, put them in freezer again for at least 25 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate in a a double boiler.
• Dip the bottom of the egg into the chocolate, then place it on a small flat dish. Take a spoon, and spoon some melted chocolate on top, spreading around with a butter knife. (Make sure you don't get it on too thick, or you won't have enough for the whole batch).
• Arrange the chocolate coated eggs on an aluminum foil paper lined tray.
• When done making eggs, put in the freezer for a few minutes to harden eggs.
• Place each egg in a pastel colored paper cupcake cup.
• Store in the refrigerator, covered with aluminum foil.

CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Turn peanut butter mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with some of the remaining confectioners' sugar; knead in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar until mixture holds its shape when formed. Shape into small egg-shaped pieces. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Chill.

COPYCAT CADBURY™ CHOCOLATE CREME EGGS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat honey, butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and orange blossom water with electric mixer on low speed until combined, then on medium speed about 1 minute or until light and fluffy.
• Remove one-third of the dough (slightly less than 1 cup) to another bowl. Mix in yellow food color to look like color of egg yolk. Line cookie sheet with waxed or cooking parchment paper. Shape yellow mixture into 15 (1/2-teaspoon size) balls. Place in freezer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, shape white dough into 15 tablespoon-size balls.
• Remove yellow "yolks" from freezer. Place white ball in palm of your hand; gently flatten it a bit. Make an indent in center. Place yolk in center of white, then shape white around yolk into egg shape. If mixture gets too soft, put it back in freezer.
• Continue this process until eggs are complete. Return to freezer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt chocolate.
• Working with one egg at a time, remove egg from freezer, and insert toothpick. Dip egg into chocolate; carefully let excess chocolate drip off. Place on parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Place eggs in refrigerator 10 minutes to set. Store in cool dry place up to one week.

CHOCOLATE CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Combine frosting mix with soft butter, water and if desired chopped fruits or nuts.
• Knead 20-30 times on board lightly dusted with confectioners sugar.
• Divide and shape into 8 eggs; chill.
• Coat eggs with Chocolate Fudge Frosting mix by dipping egg into frosting, ending with a swirl on top.
• Keep frosting mix over hot water while dipping the eggs.
• Decorated with white frosting mix tinted with pastel colors.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the pudding mixes, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and peanut butter. Cool slightly. , Shape 1/2 cupfuls into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper to set. Decorate with icings and candies as desired. Store in an airtight container.