Coconut Cream Easter Eggs Recipes

EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, margarine, cream cheese and vanilla extract. Divide the batter in half and place each half of the batter in a bowl on its own. Stir peanut butter into one of the bowls and coconut into the second.
• Using your hands, mold the dough into egg-shapes and arrange the forms on cookie sheets. Place the eggs in the freezer until frozen.
• Once the eggs have frozen, melt the chocolate and shortening in the top of a double-boiler. Dip the eggs into the chocolate until coated. Place the eggs on wax paper lined cookie sheets and return to the freezer to harden. After the chocolate has hardened the eggs can be kept in the refrigerator.

COCONUT CREAM EGGS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and coconut. Refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle. Using hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, mold rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 2 hours or until slightly firm. , Melt chocolate chips and shortening. Remove eggs from the freezer a few at a time; dip into chocolate mixture until completely coated. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until hardened. Store in the refrigerator.

COCONUT CREAM EGGS

Steps:

• Beat sugar, butter, condensed milk and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls then gently roll to form an egg shape. Place on wax paper-lined tray. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Melt chocolate in medium microwavable bowl on MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
• Using a fork, dip 1 egg at a time into the melted chocolate. Tap back of fork 2 to 3 times against edge of dish to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place egg on wax paper-lined tray. Repeat with remaining eggs.

"NO COOK" BUTTERCREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Line a large baking tray with parchment or a silicone mat, and set aside until ready to use.
• In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whip softened butter until light and fluffy. Whip in vanilla extract and salt.
• Gradually add icing sugar and milk, alternating between the two until all sugar is worked into the mixture and a soft dough has formed. If necessary, add a bit more icing sugar or milk-the dough should not be too sticky, or too stiff.
• Add your choice of flavor and color. If desired, you can separate the dough into several smaller bowls, rather than making only one flavor. You can also skip the flavoring and make classic vanilla buttercream eggs.
• Using your hands, shape the dough into balls and place on parchment-lined tray. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill while you melt and temper your chocolate.
• When chocolate is ready, remove buttercream centers from the fridge. Working quickly, use an enrobing fork to dip each center in the tempered chocolate and transfer to prepared tray. Decorate each egg with sprinkles or sanding sugar, or pipe with additional chocolate.
• Allow chocolate to set before transferring eggs to an airtight container. Layer eggs between parchment or wax paper. Store container in the refrigerator, or in a cool/dark place at room temperature, for up to two weeks.

VEGAN COCONUT EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse cashews and coconut for 10 seconds. Add coconut cream, agave, coconut oil, vanilla and salt and continue processing until a dough forms. You should be able to pinch between your fingers without it crumbling.
• Brush the mold with an even layer of melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 5 minutes (until set), then add in coconut filling almost to the top. Cover with more chocolate and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until completely set, then remove from mold and enjoy.
• Refrigerate filling for about 20 minutes (or freeze for 10). Using a cookie scoop, portion out filling into evenly-sized balls (about 2 tbsp each). Using your hands, form the filling into oval egg shape. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate or freeze for 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the chocolate. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval. Stir in coconut oil.
• Using a fork, dip each egg in chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off, then transfer back to parchment paper.
• Optional: top each egg with melted white chocolate and sprinkles.

CAROL'S COCONUT CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Cream butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
• Add condensed milk, vanilla and coconut extract and mix until well blended.
• Add 2 cups of confectioner's sugar and beat well.
• Mix in remaining sugar throughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
• Mix in coconut very well. If mixture is not quite stiff enough add more confectioner's sugar.
• Shape into egg shapes and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate until very cold.
• Melt chocolate chips, dip eggs in chocolate and place on a wax paper. Refrigerate until set.

COCONUT CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Coconut Cream Easter Eggs: Cream butter, vanilla and salt. Blend in the milk until smooth. Add sugar, mix well. Add the coconut and blend in. Shape into small egg form and place on waxed paper covered cookie sheets. Chill overnight. Dip in chocolate coating. Store in refrigerator. Can also decorate as desired with white chocolate or frosting. Chocolate Coating: Melt together in the top of a double boiler. Cool slightly. Dip eggs using a fork, allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing back onto the cookie sheet. Chocolate disks may be used instead of the baking chocolate. cook's notes From the rec.food.recipes Moderator: Some older candy recipes for dipped chocolate call for paraffin to be melted with the chocolate. This raises the melting point of the chocolate and makes the final chocolate coating more firm. Although many people (including this moderator) have eaten these candies for years without any negative effects, the US Food and Drug Administration has not approved of paraffin as a food additive, and has recommended it not be used for human consumption. Paraffin is a waxy by-product of petroleum extraction. It may irritate the skin and intestinal tract lining. Like mineral oil, it cannot be absorbed by the intestines, and it has the potential for causing diarrhea, or, if consumed in excess, intestinal blockage. To obtain the desired texture provided by paraffin wax, look for chocolate with added cocoa butter marketed especially for dipping candies. This chocolate does not require the addition of paraffin wax to get a nice sheen and texture. Another product called Bakers Wax, available from confectionary stores, is a good substitute for paraffin.