Description
Unlock the best flavor of Cadbury Creme Eggs with this step-by-step easy to bake recipe. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (or glucose syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Orange gel food coloring (optional, for richer yolk)
- 12 oz (340g) good quality milk chocolate (or dark/white), chopped or wafers, for melting and tempering
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar, mixing on low until combined, then increase speed to medium until a thick, pliable fondant forms.
- Form the Yolk: Take about 1/4 of the white fondant and mix with a tiny drop of yellow (and optional orange) gel food coloring until uniformly colored. Roll into small, pea-sized balls for the yolks.
- Shape the Eggs: Take small portions of white fondant, flatten into an oval, place a yellow yolk in the center, and wrap the white fondant around it, shaping into an egg. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt and Temper Chocolate: Melt 2/3 of your chopped chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until it reaches 115°F (46°C). Remove from heat, add remaining 1/3 chocolate, and stir until fully melted and temperature drops to 88-91°F (31-33°C) for milk chocolate.
- Dip and Set: Dip each chilled fondant egg into the tempered chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Lift with a dipping fork, tap off excess, and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 15-20 minutes until chocolate is fully set.
- Enjoy: Once set, your homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs are ready to be devoured!
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins (chill time not included)