Description
These Vintage Homemade Easter Eggs are the kind of nostalgic treat that instantly makes Easter feel more special. With a rich cream cheese and coconut filling tucked inside a smooth chocolate shell, they deliver that classic homemade candy-shop flavor in every bite. Perfect for spring gatherings, Easter dessert tables, edible gifts, and make-ahead holiday prep, this easy recipe is a wonderful choice when you need fun dessert ideas, homemade candy, sweet snack ideas, and festive food ideas everyone will love.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
12 oz milk chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until completely smooth and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing until a thick dough-like filling forms.
4. Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly combined.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes so it is easier to shape.
6. Scoop portions of the filling and shape them into egg forms with your hands.
7. Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined tray and chill for another 30 to 45 minutes until firm.
8. Melt the milk chocolate chips with the coconut oil in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off.
10. Return the coated eggs to the parchment-lined tray.
11. Drizzle with extra chocolate if desired for decoration.
12. Refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set, then serve or store chilled.
Notes
Do not skip the chilling steps, because warm filling will be too soft to shape and can fall apart when dipped in melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg