Description
These irresistible Cadbury Creme Egg Bites are a delightful Easter treat that combines creamy, sweet filling with a smooth milk chocolate shell. Perfectly bite-sized and easy to make, they bring the iconic flavors of Cadbury Creme Eggs to your celebration in a fun, homemade form.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Shell
- 16 ounces milk chocolate (can use dark chocolate for a richer taste)
Filling
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup (honey can be a substitute)
- 1/4 cup butter (or margarine/coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (almond extract can be used for variation)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy-free alternative can be used)
- 1 drop gel food coloring (orange & yellow) (natural food coloring is a great alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Cups: Line 48 mini muffin cups with parchment paper liners to ensure easy removal of the chocolate bites later.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the 16 ounces of milk chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully smooth and melted.
- Create Chocolate Base: Pipe a thin layer of melted chocolate into the bottom of each lined muffin cup. Allow this layer to set slightly to form the chocolate shell’s base.
- Make Filling Mixture: Using a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and light corn syrup until combined and smooth. Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing to incorporate evenly.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, beating continuously until the filling reaches a stiff, creamy consistency suitable for piping.
- Color Filling: Divide the filling into portions and add the gel food coloring (orange and yellow) to a third of the mixture, blending well to incorporate the color.
- Fill Chocolate Shells: Pipe the colored filling into the chocolate-lined muffin cups over their chocolate base.
- Seal with Chocolate: If necessary, re-melt any remaining chocolate and pipe it over the filling in each cup, smoothing the tops to seal each bite.
- Chill: Refrigerate the filled bites for at least 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or margarine and use a dairy-free milk alternative.
- Adjust the powdered sugar amount to achieve your preferred sweetness and consistency.
- Natural food coloring can be used as a healthier alternative to gel food coloring.
- Ensure the chocolate is tempered or set properly to avoid bloom and maintain a glossy finish.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cadbury Creme Egg Bites, Easter treats, chocolate bites, homemade candy, no-bake dessert, creamy filling, chocolate shell
